France finalizing their playing system:
Having won their first match against a plucky Romania and with the talent at their disposal, it would be a massive shock if France didn’t progress to the knockouts. Their next two matches will be critical in finding their best playing style though. They have plenty of verve and skill on their roster, and Deschamps has plenty of decisions to make.
Payet surely will continue to play a central role, but should either or both of Coman and Martial, the young but extremely talented attackers start come the knockout stages? How do France get the best out of Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann, both coming off successful seasons for their clubs and perhaps France’s best players, but slightly underwhelming in the first match. Is Adil Rami really dependable enough to start? Answering these questions will be critical in determining whether France can go all the way to lift the trophy and put their fans in dreamland.