Having steered France to the cusp of Euro 2016 glory, Deschamps watched in dismay as Portugal punished France in extra-time at the Stade de France. "Come this France game we're going to be ready, and giving ourselves opportunities to win this game," warned Australia goalkeeper Mat Ryan. It is now up to Deschamps' young team to perform on the pitch. But success, says former World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu, won't come easy. "A team of kids can't win the World Cup," he told So Foot magazine.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 15, 2018 08:37 UTC