Manchester United left back Patrice Evra says he has no regrets about leading the French squad in revolt at the last World Cup.
Under the captaincy of Evra, Les Bleus went on strike after Nicolas Anelka had been sent home for insulting then coach Raymond Domenech in South Africa.
Results hardly improved as France crashed out in the group stages but this time round the more relaxed build-up has seen them start with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Honduras in Group E.
And 33-year-old Evra admits he is enjoying his role away from the limelight ahead of their second game against Switzerland.
"I took my role too much to heart, it consumed all of my energy last time," said Evra, who has signed a new one-year deal at Old Trafford ahead of next season.
"It's an honourable role but it's not a priority. I was captain in 2010, it's finished. I love myself all the time! It's a little arrogant, but even in difficult moments and moments of joy I do not like to criticise myself. The same Pat of 2010 is the same Pat of 2014. I love them both.
"It's important that French people are proud of what happens, that's the motto of the squad and the priority is that they see the jersey is being respected."
Switzerland are also well positioned in Group E after a last-gasp 2-1 victory over Ecuador in their opening game.
But, having failed to qualify for the knockout stages four years despite opening their campaign with a shock 1-0 win over Spain, keeper Diego Benaglio is urging his team-mates not to get too carried away.
"Of course, the atmosphere is good, but I think that everyone who was involved four years ago is wary of what can happen. We've learnt our lesson," said the Wolfsburg stopper.
"We've already won against a competitor for a spot in the next round, so things already look brighter than at the last World Cup.
"We've learnt our lessons from 2010 and made so much progress. Now it is time to go out there and show what we can do."
