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'Germany are the best in the world!' Deschamps hails Low's men ahead of semi-finals

Les Bleus saw past a spirited Iceland side to progress into the semi-final stage of the competition where they will face Die Mannschaft at Stade Velodrome

Didier Deschamps has labelled France's Euro 2016 semi-final opponents Germany the best team in the world, but believes in his side's capacity to beat them.

Olivier Giroud scored a brace as the hosts claimed a 5-2 win over Iceland in the quarter-finals in Paris on Sunday to set up a blockbuster last-four meeting with Germany, the world champions having edged past Italy in the last eight.

Deschamps has no doubt about the quality of Joachim Low's team, insisting they will decide their own fate.