Manchester United fullback Patrice Evra hit back at claims the French are in disarray and do not play as a team.
Les Blues legend Zinedine Zidane recently said that egos are preventing team-work while Florent Malouda has had a bust-up with coach Raymond Domenech.
But skipper and Manchester United ace Evra said: “I make sure that the group is in good spirits.
“I assure you that we are a closely-knit team.”