The World Cup winner was seen smiling and shaking hands with his compatriot before the game between USA and Holland at in Lyon.

Defender Kurt Zouma impressed on loan at Everton last season and manager Marco Silva has been keen to make the move to Goodson Park permanent.

According to French outlet La Provence, the 17-year-old winger has caught the eye of Manchester United chiefs and they are boosted given he is yet to commit to a professional deal at Marseille.

The 25-year-old defender was last summoned for international duty in 2017 but is yet to be handed his first cap. Laporte had been regularly capped for France's international youth sides.

France manager Didier Deschamps has praised young midfielder Matteo Guendouzi but has warned against expecting too much of the talented youngster.

CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: This is not a vintage Germany, but it doesn't mean they can't score vintage goals. Make no mistake, the former world champions were on the ropes.

Erling Braut Haaland emulated his father by scoring against Liverpool at Anfield last week. Another youngster looking to follow in his father's footsteps is Marcus Thuram.

The Real Madrid striker has not featured for France since back in 2015, with Deschamps choosing to axe him from the squad following the controversy with compatriot Mathieu Valbuena.

Giroud came off the bench in France's Euro 2020 qualifier against Turkey and scored within four minutes, but his header was cancelled out by Kaan Ayhan in a 1-1 draw.

Kante will miss Chelsea's clash with Newcastle due to a groin problem as his injury issues continue, having also been sidelined this season due to knee, ankle and hamstring problems.

Maguire played the full 90 minutes as United held Liverpool to a 1-1 draw on Sunday, but ex-Tottenham star Van der Vaart was far from ready to praise the England defender for his part in proceedings.

Cristiano Ronaldo has kindly sent boots to the entire Portugal U17 Women's side after they reached the elite round of Euro 2020 qualification.  Ronaldo rewarded the team for their heroics.

Kante has endured a frustrating start to the season as he has been restricted to just six appearances in all competitions for Chelsea after suffering an ankle injury.

Karim Benzema has been a consistent goalscorer in his professional career and has represented France over 80 times, but the former Lyon marksman hasn't played for Les Bleus since 2015.

MATT HUGHES - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: England's dubious reward for winning their qualifying group could be a place in the group of death with Portugal and France at Euro 2020.

Giroud has played 211 minutes for Chelsea this season, with Tammy Abraham first-choice. But, ahead of their Euro 2020 qualifiers with Moldova, Deschamps says he has full faith in the player.

Thierry Henry believes 'amazing' Gareth Southgate can lead England to Euro 2020 glory on home soil next summer. The former France striker won the tournament back in 2000.

France boss Didier Deschamps denied that his team's lacklustre display in the 2-1 victory over Moldova was down to Les Blues having already qualified for Euro 2020.

Calls have been growing for the in-form Real Madrid striker to earn his first call-up since 2015 in recent weeks. But Le Graet is determined that the 31-year-old will not be seen in a Les Bleus shirt again.

Tuttosport report that the 44-year-old was spotted watching England's demolition of Montenegro at Wembley on a trip where the focus was securing the Frenchman's signature.

Toni Kroos scored twice as Germany secured their place at Euro 2020 with a resounding 4-0 win over Belarus, which leaves Joachim Low's side top of Group C ahead of second placed Netherlands.

Kylian Mbappe's father has defended his son after he received criticism for his performance for France in their 2-1 victory against Moldova on Thursday.

Benzema's hopes of a return to the France fold were shot down by its FA president Noel Le Graet last week. Calls had been growing for the in-form Madrid striker to earn his first call-up since 2015.

CHRIS WHEELER IN FRANKFURT: A hat-trick from former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry sank Northern Ireland as their Group C campaign ended with a heavy defeat in Frankfurt.

An armed thug threatened to kill Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante's agent during an argument about the star's £32million transfer to Chelsea, it was claimed Wednesday.

One of France, Germany and Portugal may face an early exit after being drawn together in Group F for Euro 2020 in what has already been dubbed the 'Group of Death'.

Didier Deschamps will therefore get the chance to oversee France's attempt at defending their World Cup crown in three years' time after they beat Croatia 4-2 in the final in Russia last year.

Didier Deschamps has urged Olivier Giroud to leave Chelsea to secure a spot in France's Euro 2020 squad. Giroud started up-front as Deschamps guided France to World Cup glory in 2018.

Bordeaux have joined Inter Milan in the race to sign Chelsea striker Giroud. The Ligue 1 side are interested in a loan deal for the 33-year-old, who has been given the go-ahead to leave in January,

Olivier Giroud remains an important part of Didier Deschamps' plans for France ahead of the Euros later this year, but has admitted his lack of current playing time at Chelsea is of huge concern.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE IN ORLANDO: The players of Montreal Impact tell us he still has that 'swagger'. And of course he does - he is Thierry Henry.

French winger Ousmane Dembele is out for six months and will play no part at the European Championships this summer after Barcelona revealed his condition following surgery. 

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE GROUPAMA STADIUM: A hero from 12 yards. Then the fall guy within 11 minutes. Life as a goalkeeper can be cruel - just ask Marseille's Yohann Pele.

As far as bizarre injury treatments go, Marseille striker Dario Benedetto's remedy for a head injury sustained against Amiens is right up there. The Argentine was bizarrely given a swimming cap.

The EFL has announced a £50million short-term relief package to assist cash-strapped clubs during the coronavirus crisis. An emergency meeting has outlined how things shall be handled going forward.

Benzema used an unflattering motor racing analogy to describe the perceived difference in quality between himself and Chelsea striker Giroud, who replaced him in the France team.

Benzema took a swipe at Giroud as the 'go-kart' to his 'Formula One' to describe what he believes is a difference in quality between himself and Giroud, who replaced him in the France team.

In extra-time of the 2006 final in Berlin, France captain Zidane head-butted Materazzi in the chest after words were exchanged. Zidane was sent-off and Italy went on to win on penalties.

As a rule, I don't like to beg, but in this instance I am desperate, so: if you understood The Pale Horse could you please, please offer an explanation and tell me what the hell went on?

It's rare that a prequel matches its progenitor, but Better Call Saul has gradually, at times achingly slo-o-o-wly, proved the equal of parent show Breaking Bad .

A London transfer for Richard Eyre's entertaining production of the Noël Coward comedy starring a splendid Jennifer Saunders.

The latest domestic thriller is Flesh And Blood , and already it's getting mixed up in my head with Liar, Cheat, Trust Me, Trauma, Gold Digger , etc. Their formats are so similar

Moving into the White House, which had just been built in the middle of a rutted field, America's second president, John Adams, prayed: 'May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof.'

Rami Malek is now best known for his Oscar-winning performance as Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, but he first found fame via this Golden Globe-winning series.

It's a bold move, naming a restaurant Paradise. What with all those images of eternal bliss, celestial perfection and heavenly libations whisked from the tears of an angel

Noughts + Crosses is an adaptation of Malorie Blackman's novel for young adults, so why it's being shown on a Thursday at 9pm rather than in the Doctor Who slot, I cannot say

Based on the book Twelve Patients: Life And Death At Bellevue Hospital, this medical drama stars Ryan Eggold as the new medical director at one of America's oldest public hospitals.

By day, Julia Ebner worked for the London-based Institute for Strategic Dialogue, monitoring the online behaviour of extremist groups from Islamic jihadists to Neo-Nazis.

Mention 1996 to a music-lover and they will probably think of Oasis or the Spice Girls. But those bands, huge though they were, only had Britain's second- and third- biggest-selling albums of the year.

What is it with women and shoes?