France relied on a late Raphael Varane header to defeat Sweden 1-0 in Tuesday night's friendly at the Stade Velodrome. It was the second of France's two friendlies during this international break, and if Les Bleus want to become serious contenders for the Euro 2016 crown, Didier Deschamps needs to allow Paul Pogba a free role or risk wasting one of France's most dangerous weapons.
In Friday night's 1-1 draw with Albania, Deschamps altered his side into a 4-3-1-2 with Pogba playing beside both Moussa Sissoko and Yohan Cabaye, giving Pogba the freedom to find space and be a more creative part of the France attack.
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