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USMNT player ratings: Parker stands out as Green grabs a result vs. France

The defender was there when called upon against tough opposition, while the attacker netted the only U.S. goal

A young, inexperienced United States national team was not expected to do much against France, one of the favorites for the 2018 World Cup, but it managed to turn out an impressive performance in a 1-1 draw.

Despite France controlling large stretches of the game, and Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann not finishing solid chances, the USMNT performed well against superior opposition.

The USMNT goal came courtesy of Julian Green , who pounced on a Djibril Sidibe mistake and delivered an excellent shot to beat Hugo Lloris and give the visitors a shock lead.