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France boss Deschamps 'surprised' by Cameroon performance

France needed a Dimitri Payet stunner in the 90th minute to see off Cameroon in an international friendly on Monday.

France coach Didier Deschamps says he was surprised by Cameroon's performance after the Euro 2016 hosts snatched victory.

Deschamps and Co. prevailed 3-2 thanks to Dimitri Payet's 90th-minute free kick in Monday's international friendly. Payet's winner came just two minutes after Cameroon equalized via Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

While it was far from an ideal performance, Deschamps was happy to win ahead of Euro 2016.

"There have been problems because the opponent has qualities," Deschamps said.