Real Madrid chief Zidane hails their French pair Benzema, Varane

Real Madrid chief Zinedine Zidane rates striker Karim Benzema as the most talented player France has.

Zizou is also pleased with the progress of Raphael Varane in Madrid.

"Benzema is the most talented French player," said Zidane.

"What surprises me of Varane is his capacity to not feel fear despite how young he is. At Real Madrid he plays just as he did at Lens and that's important for his future. You can't win when you feel fear at a stadium of the Bernabeu's size, but that's not the case with him."