France reflects on what might have been

France's players admitted frustration after failing to turn their dominance into victory against England in their Euro 2012 opener, but took heart from their reaction after falling behind.

Laurent Blanc's side enjoyed 60 percent of possession and registered 15 shots on target to England's one at Donbass Arena on Monday but had to settle for only a point after Samir Nasri canceled out Joleon Lescott's opener.

Prematch predictions had centered around the likelihood of England being made to defend for long periods and although it started the game brightly, Roy Hodgson's men were forced to retreat in the second half as France took control.