M'Vila 'much better', says Blanc

France coach Laurent Blanc said on Monday that injured midfielder Yann M'Vila was doing "much better", but refused to speculate on whether he will be fit to face England in France's Euro 2012 opener on June 11.

"He's doing better, much better," said Blanc. "He's an important element. There's also the injury to Blaise (Matuidi), which is going in the right direction.

"They're significant injuries and it'll be very tight for the first match but there's still a chance of a pleasant surprise."

M'Vila, 21, injured his right ankle in the first minute of France's 2-0 friendly win over Serbia on Thursday and had to leave the pitch moments later.

An MRI scan on Sunday revealed the Rennes holding midfielder had sustained a "moderately serious" sprain.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Matuidi has strained a muscle in his right thigh.

France complete their Euro 2012 preparations with a friendly game against Estonia in Le Mans on Tuesday evening.