Tottenham striker Louis Saha says England cannot hope to beat France without the suspended Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.

The Frenchman, who is not in Laurent Blanc's squad, believes Karim Benzema will sink England, who he thinks will be unable to respond without Rooney.

Saha, who is out of contract at Spurs, said: "We can take heart from the absence of Rooney. Frankly this gives us more of a chance. Wayne is a huge talent.

"It does us a lot of good to know he won't be there against France.

"I think it will be a beautiful victory for Les Bleus. I see a double from Benzema or, at least, I'm hoping for that."