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Pogba was almost everywhere - Deschamps singles out midfielder after semi-final win

Didier Deschamps was full of praise for Paul Pogba after the midfielder played a starring role in France's World Cup semi-final win over Belgium.

Samuel Umtiti scored the only goal of the game in the 51st minute as Les Bleus reached a third final, where they will play either Croatia or England on Sunday.

Pogba was not involved in the winner but worked tirelessly for the team's cause in St Petersburg, creating three chances in attack while also making four tackles.

"All players need to be mentioned but it's true that Pogba was almost everywhere, not only in attack but he was also efficient in defence," Deschamps told the media.