"I feel the group is very confident. These two games have brought a lot of confidence to the team and it is with that confidence that we will face the game with France," he said, in statements released by the Portuguese Football Federation. In Group D of the European Championship, which takes place in Cyprus, Portugal beat Spain 2-1 in their debut and England 4-1 on Friday, and are very close to securing qualification for the quarter-finals, reserved for the first two of each 'poule'. João Santos' team only needs a draw against France on Monday to guarantee qualification and first place in Group D. The centre-back explained that it is important not to underestimate France, who lost their first game with England 4-0, but beat Spain 1-0. "From what we saw and analysed from England's game with France, the result is misleading. France missed many goal opportunities and we know the quality they have. These games sometimes happen. We won two games, we know that we are not yet qualified and we will stay focused until the end of the group stage," he assured. Afonso Sousa has not yet been used in this European Championship, but said he is ready to give his best if called upon. "If the coach called us, it is because he has 100% confidence in us. When the coach needs me and the opportunity arises, I will try to be at the best possible level," he said. Six-time under-17 champion, Portugal was integrated into the theoretically strongest group of the final phase, together with the record holder - Spain, with nine - in addition to two other teams that have also lifted the trophy. Read Also: Euro Sub-17: Portugal thrashes England with a 'Boss' performance by Mora (Portuguese version)