France ahead Maghnes Akliouche says he’s “proud” after bagging his first goal for France on Sunday.
The Monaco teenager obtained on the scoresheet in Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifying win over Azerbaijan, with Jean-Philippe Mateta additionally getting on the scoresheet.
Talking after the sport, he mentioned: “I’m very proud to have scored my first aim for Les Bleus. There’s all the time a little bit of stress, however it’s good stress for me.
“Being good and decisive is vital for an attacking participant. I’m completely happy right this moment. Little by little, from one choice to the following, I can really feel that I’m changing into an increasing number of comfy, each with the group and on the pitch. That’s vital for me.”
France rounded off their marketing campaign in type, and solely dropped factors as soon as on their strategy to topping a gaggle that included Ukraine, Iceland and Azerbaijan.
Qualification was already wrapped up heading to Baku, permitting head coach Didier Deschamps to shuffle his pack for the ultimate sport.
One participant who benefitted from some minutes was PSG midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, who admitted he was relieved to get the win.
He added: “An important factor is that the job is finished. It’s true that there have been two totally different halves, we managed to boost our degree.
“These are sophisticated matches when you understand that you’re already certified. However we’re the French staff, now we have to win each match and present a great face.
“I really feel good personally, assured. I went again all the way down to the U21s for that motive. Since then, issues have been going effectively. Possibly I really feel higher mentally too.
“An important factor is to maintain going to be good at membership degree and are available again right here. There’ll all the time be competitors within the French nationwide staff. I’m making ready myself in one of the best ways attainable. I’m going to do every thing I can to be the very best at membership degree.
“Each participant goals of profitable the World Cup. Some have already received it on this group. It will likely be a pleasure to be there and assist the staff as a lot as attainable.”
France now awaits the World Cup draw to see who they may face within the group levels within the USA, Mexico and Canada.
