Griezman on the Score-sheet as France Intensify World Cup Preparation with win against Italy

Samuel Umtiti, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele were on the score sheet as  Didier Deschamps’ men to dispatched the Azzurri in Nice on Friday.

Les Bleus’ attacking abilities were a no match for Italy as they ramped up momentum ahead of the World Cup

France’s team selection was interesting and providing an insight into their manager’s potential thinking ahead of the tournament.

Griezmann operated through the middle as the furthest man forward, with the Atletico Madrid attacker preferred to Olivier Giroud and supported by Dembele and Kylian Mbappe.

Raphael Varane was only a substitute but is expected to start at centre-half in place of Adil Rami, with the Real Madrid defender given extra time to recuperate after the Champions League final.

In midfield, Corentin Tolisso got the nod ahead of the more-experienced Blaise Matuidi.

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