Raphael Varane.
My player of the World cup. Best central defender at Real Madrid btw.
Masterclass of defensive play and so good to see a young player capable of this rather than being asked to just do defence splitting passes and leave the positioning as it's not important.
Best defensive level from a player at WC since Cannavaro in 2006? I'd say so.
He stepped up to become France's new defensive leader and also inspired Umtiti who had a dodgy start to improve and also play well in the last two rounds.
Masterclass of defensive play and so good to see a young player capable of this rather than being asked to just do defence splitting passes and leave the positioning as it's not important.
Best defensive level from a player at WC since Cannavaro in 2006? I'd say so.
He stepped up to become France's new defensive leader and also inspired Umtiti who had a dodgy start to improve and also play well in the last two rounds.