TIME TO DELIVER: France's cause will be well served if Paul Pogba (left) and Antoine Griezmann showcase their wares against Albania on Wednesday. Midfielder Pogba and striker Griezmann were both lacklustre in France’s opening game. Albania is unlikely to pose much of a threat to France but Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann will be expected to produce sharper performances in Wednesday’s Group A match when victory should assure the host a last 16 spot in Euro 2016. Pogba has struggled to recreate the impact he has with Juventus and coach Didier Deschamps said after the Romania game that he expected “much more” from the gifted midfielder. Pogba, as well as fellow midfielder Blaise Matuidi and defender Laurent Koscielny skipped Sunday’s training session despite not reporting any injuries.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2016 17:37 UTC