Herning (Denmark) (AFP)

"We settled point by point what was not," said the pivot of the France team and patron of defense, Béatrice Edwige after the qualification of the Blue for the final of Euro-2020 in Herning (Denmark), Friday evening.

Q: What is the predominant feeling tonight after this demonstration against Croatia?

A: "It's so good to see Olivier (Krumbholz, the coach) like that. Olivier is like the father of the twenty girls on this team. (+ Or the grandfather +, slips maliciously Estelle Nze Minko present with Edwige and Krumbholz, Editor's note). Or the grandfather, I don't know. We really like when he's like that. To be honest, we thought we were starting with a 0-6 line defense, but Olivier told us + No, we start with an advanced defense in 1-5 +. And we opened our eyes wide, wondering what was going on. But I think that was a good solution, because they weren't there. prepared. "

Q: We can feel you are gaining strength since the start of this tournament, and above all being extremely relaxed.

A: "We had a really difficult first game, and we were asked to be more smiling, more relaxed, more relaxed. That's what we did from our second game. We gradually climbed in power, we did not want to cut corners, we settled point by point what was not. And we kept this line of conduct in all the matches that followed. As soon as we saw that 'there was one point that was wrong, we tried to resolve it. Yes, we were smiling and happy, while being serious about the work. That's what has always been our strength: we can move on laughter and very quickly seriously. There aren't many who can do that. "

Q: Did you celebrate qualifying, or are you already preparing for the final?

Q: "We celebrated on the pitch, but I think that when we left the bench we were already starting to tell everyone + We don't forget, recuperation, cold baths, massages, etc. + Some must continue their recovery protocol, and we will go back to the hotel. It is also important that we accept that we are in the final, that we take advantage of this moment. But from 11:00 pm, we We will be in final and work mode. We know that the 24 hours of Saturday will be essential. We know that we will have to work a lot. We do not yet know the schedule, but there will be a lot of video work . "

Interview at a press conference.

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