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​EURO2016: Evra cautious that France don't underestimate Iceland like England

Patrice Evra has warned his French team-mates they must not make the same mistake as England in underestimating Euro 2016 outsiders Iceland.

Iceland claimed a stunning 2-1 win to end England's tournament and brought about Roy Hodgson's resignation as manager.

The hosts had a fright of their own against Republic of Ireland before coming through 2-1 and needed late goals to win group games against Romania and Albania.

"We keep scaring ourselves, we're crazy," the 35-year-old said. "If we keep doing that, we might not go through. We need to stop reacting and start acting.

"I can't stop there, we can't stop there. We all know what we're here for.

"Before England played them, English journalists were asking me what it would be like to face England and I told them, 'Wait a minute, guys, you're not there yet'.

"People go on about long throws and all that but Iceland are not just that. They're a good team who can play good football and they did not get to that stage by accident.

"We have all due respect for Iceland, which does not mean we don't believe we can't beat them."

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