Paul Pogba's swirling shot hands France victory over DutchMICHAEL KOOREN/REUTERS Paul Pogba celebrates with team-mates after scoring against the Netherlands. France midfielder Paul Pogba, the world's most expensive player, scored with a swirling long-range shot after 30 minutes to secure a vital 1-0 win away to the Netherlands in World Cup qualifying on Monday (Tuesday NZ Time). France lead on seven points along with Sweden, who won 3-0 against Bulgaria, while Netherlands are third on four points. "They had more quality than us but we didn't give away too many chances, only a long range shot went it," said Dutch captain Kevin Strootman. France next host Sweden on November 11 while the Netherlands visit Luxembourg two days later.

Source: Stuff October 10, 2016 21:33 UTC