World Cup winner Willy Sagnol says France can win the 2018 World Cup currently ongoing in Russia – but only if Paul Pogba is on top of his game. “He is very controversial because he has media coverage that does not leave you indifferent. We like or we do not like. His performances are sometimes very good, sometimes more average. I find that overall, we are hard on him. I think he suffers criticism so I want to help him a little. I want to be world champion. And for that, we need a Paul Pogba at his best.”
Antoine Greizmann and Mile Jedinak scored from the spot to keep the scores at one apiece in the first half, but Pogba popped up to help France secure victory over Australia on Saturday in their opening game. It is hoped that he can keep up such performances if France are to live up to the pre-tournament rating as favourites.