Blanc steps down as France coach

Laurent Blanc is to step down as coach of France, the French Football Federation have announced.

Reports emerged earlier today that the former Bordeaux boss would not be continuing with Les Bleus following a meeting with the FFF.

The FFF then confirmed the 46-year-old would not be renewing his contract following France’s exit from Euro 2012 following a 2-0 defeat by Spain at the quarter-final stage.