After Friday's 2-1 win over Sweden in a World Cup qualifier, France coach Didier Deschamps made seven changes, handing Paris St Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Stade Rennes goalkeeper Benoit Costil their first international caps. With forward Antoine Griezmann ruled out due to a foot injury, Les Bleus struggled to get into their stride as the game failed to ignite on a cold evening in northern France. Moussa Sissoko also had a good chance after the interval but his header from Lucas Digne's cross went just wide. "Adrien (Rabiot) picked up a thigh injury," said Deschamps, without elaborating. France, who lead World Cup qualifying Group A by three points, next visit Luxembourg on March 25 when the battle to reach the 2018 finals in Russia resumes.

Source: bd News24 November 16, 2016 02:56 UTC