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France coach Deschamps responds to 'dirty' claims from Chelsea's Germany defender Rudiger

France coach Didier Deschamps expects a physical encounter against Germany tonight.

Ahead of their Euro 2020 opener, Chelsea's Germany defender Toni Rudiger fired a warning to France that they were prepared to play "dirty".

In response, Deschamps declared: "The high level is also an athletic fight.

"There will be engagement, tackles.

"The Germans are prepared for this, too. Tomorrow, there will be full commitment from both teams."

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