Benzema determined to prove value at Real Madrid

Karim Benzema is determined to prove his value at Real Madrid.

Benzema, who has struggled for Real Madrid recently and is without a goal for 15 matches with France, will be hoping for a chance against Australia in Friday's friendly at Parc des Princes.

"It's a bit more difficult than in previous years. It's all part of the career of a footballer," he said.

"I have to keep working. I want to score and to be better."

"You go through these times. It happens that this is the longest of my young career. It's not going to last for another 10 years, I think that it will soon be over. I mustn't let myself get down. I must keep working hard and not let my head get polluted."

"I'm having chances, so it's up to me to convert them into goals."