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Against a backdrop of a scarcely believable injury list, rows over image rights and rumoured personal battles this united France squad stand on the cusp of history... as William Saliba credits Didier Deschamps for harnessing a positive team environment

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Peace has broken out in the France World Cup camp as pre-tournament discontent has given away to harmony, comradeship and a sense of joie de vivre as the reigning champions look to defend their trophy.

Horrendous injury problems, rows over image rights and alleged personal disagreements have subsided and manager Didier Deschamps is now in charge of a squad at one with each other as he prepares them for their last-16 clash against Poland on Sunday.

Arsenal defender William Saliba was just 10 when his country's 2010 squad went on strike under manager Raymond Domenech, so only knows life under a Deschamps regime that has France second favourites to lift the trophy behind Brazil.