Didier Deschamps’ side enter the knockout phase in formidable form, boasting four consecutive victories in all competitions powered by the attacking brilliance of Mbappe, Olise and Ousmane Dembele. Despite the calibre of the opposition players, Potter views the assignment as the natural expectation for any deep tournament run.
Potter added: “They have world-class players in every department, they’ve won the World Cup before, and they have a coach who knows how to win matches, so it’s an immense challenge. But that is exactly what you expect in a World Cup knockout tie.”
