Didier Deschamps

Olivier Giroud Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir found the net as France beat Republic of Ireland 2-0 in a pre-World Cup friendly.

Didier Deschamps Being named as a standby option for France's World Cup squad was not sufficient to keep Adrien Rabiot happy, frustrating Didier Deschamps.

Mario Balotelli Although Leonardo Bonucci was on target for Italy, France ran out 3-1 winners in a heavyweight European friendly clash in Nice.

Didier Deschamps Aymeric Laporte is impressing in Manchester City's defence, but is yet to make his debut for world champions France.

Moussa Sissoko Moussa Sissoko has become a key player for Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham side this season and claims he never thought about leaving.

Didier Deschamps Kylian Mbappe can "do extraordinary things" for club and country, France coach Didier Deschamps said.

Olivier Giroud Antoine Griezmann's decision to let Olivier Giroud take France's penalty earned praise from coach Didier Deschamps.

Hugo Lloris Hugo Lloris was the star man for France on a disappointing night for the world champions in Rotterdam.

Didier Deschamps Ousmane Dembele is in the spotlight for his reported ill-discipline at Barcelona, much to the frustration of France boss Didier Deschamps.

Didier Deschamps After he was an unused substitute in Barcelona's Champions League defeat of Inter, Ousmane Dembele is ready to fight for a place.