The Secrets of Success - World Cup Edition: How Deschamps' France can convert potential into power

France qualified for the 2018 World Cup as winners of UEFA Group A, beating Sweden and the Netherlands to top spot and a berth at this summer's finals. Along the way a host of promising young players were given a chance by Didier Deschamps, meaning they enter the tournament with one of the most exciting squads in international football.

However, this is a growing French team, not the finished the article. Recent friendlies have only confirmed that, with some stodgy attacking showings suggesting there is plenty of work still to be done if Deschamps' side are to challenge the other three favourites Brazil, Germany and Spain in Russia.