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Anthony Martial was 'exhausted' at Euro 2016, says France boss Didier Deschamps

Anthony Martial is refreshed according to France manager Didier Deschamps after watching the forward bag his first international goal in the win over Italy.

Despite enjoying an excellent first season with Manchester United, hitting 11 goals in 31 games - including a mazy run and cool finish on his début against Liverpool - Martial failed to replicate that form for France during their run to the Euro 2016 final.

A mere 69 minutes was his contribution this summer as the hosts lost out to Portugal, but he quickly got into his stride on Thursday, opening the scoring as France ran out 3-1 winners in Bari.