France faced some difficulties against Luxembourg, despite securing a 3-0 victory. Mbappe’s goal proved crucial, though he missed out on potential opportunities for more. The evaluation of player performances offers a thorough breakdown of their strengths and weaknesses. Deschamps will be keen on enhancements as Euro 2024 approaches, particularly in terms of offensive creativity and finishing.

Mike Maignan (6/10): Barely troubled but did what was needed. Beaten late on but saved by the crossbar.

Jules Kounde (7/10): Had more to do in the final third than his own half. Some excellent deliveries into the box. Replaced after the hour. A fine display.

Dayot Upamecano (6/10): A gentle outing, barely tested. Replaced by Saliba at half-time.

Ibrahima Konate (6/10): Much like Upamecano, the game took place largely in front of him.

Theo Hernandez (6/10): Bombed forward whenever possible, gave Luxembourg a defensive headache in the first half. Replaced at half-time by Clauss.

N’Golo Kante (5/10): Always assured in possession but did nothing to create a chance. That may not be his job, but the lack of forward thrust was noticeable. Zaire-Emery replaced him after the hour.

Youssouf Fofana (6/10): Involved throughout. One long-range effort tested the goalkeeper. Usually a defensive midfielder but played the role of quarter-back.

Antoine Griezmann (5/10): Hit the post early on. Couldn’t really flex his creative muscles. Missed a big chance late on. Subbed. A difficult night.

Randal Kolo Muani (6/10): Opened the scoring with a smart header. Faded thereafter but some smart runs and always willing to drop off to collect possession.

Marcus Thuram (4/10): A bizarrely timid performance. One shot in the first half but barely involved beyond that.

Kylian Mbappe (6/10): Forced an excellent save with a volley on the run. Assisted Kolo Muani’s opener and scored late on. Could have had a hat-trick.

Jonathan Clauss (7/10): Replaced Hernandez at half-time and was equally full of running. Scored a truly brilliant goal.

William Saliba (6/10): Replaced Upamecano at the interval. Much like the man he replaced, barely touched the ball.

Warren Zaire-Emery (6/10): Replaced Kante. Moved the ball well.

Benjamin Pavard (6/10): On for Kounde but barely affected the game.

Bradley Barcola (7/10): On for his debut. A superb assist for Mbappe.

Olivier Giroud (N/A): On late on.

Eduardo Camavinga (N/A): A late introduction.

Didier Deschamps (6/10): Will have been troubled by just how blunt his side were, especially in the first half. They found some fluency in the second period but he will know they must improve as Euro 2024 looms.