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Pressure on Paul Pogba ahead of World Cup clash, says Socceroo Massimo Luongo

France's stars will be expected to shine against Australia and that could work to the Socceroos favour

Australian midfielder Massimo Luongo has put the emphasis on France's star midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of the Socceroos World Cup opener against the French.

The Manchster United player has been a mercurial figure for France with plenty expected of him and a mixed view on how he performs for the national team.

Luongo will be looking to line-up against Pogba when their two countries meet in Kazan, with the Australian midfielder admitting the eyes and the pressure will always be on the Frenchman.