Paul Pogba has insisted it is an 'honour' to play alongside N'Golo Kante in midfield for France, ahead of the country's Euro 2020 opener against Germany on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps' side have never lost when Pogba and 'beloved' Chelsea defensive midfielder Kante have started together, and the pair will be looking to continue that remarkable invincible record throughout the summer tournament. And Manchester United star Pogba opened up on how joyous it is playing alongside Ballon d'Or hopeful Kante, with whom he won the 2018 World Cup, and discussed the impact of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema's return to the Les Bleus squad. It is a pleasure to be by his side: it is an honour for me to play with such a player. 'And the group has grown stronger with the arrival of a very big player who is Karim.

Source: Daily Mail June 12, 2021 08:26 UTC