MAIGNAN STARTS AND IS DECISIVE IN FRANCE'S DRAW IN CROATIA

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·7 June 2022

MAIGNAN STARTS AND IS DECISIVE IN FRANCE'S DRAW IN CROATIA

Mike Maignan had a brilliant evening in goal as he was handed a first competitive start by Didier Deschamps after making two prior friendly appearances. On matchday 2 of the Nations League, the AC Milan shot-stopper made three vital interventions as Les Blues drew 1-1 against Croatia. He first denied Budimir, then Modrić and finally Vlašić. Meanwhile, Theo, after playing 90 minutes against Denmark, was rested and remained an unused substitute.

Pierre Kalulu got a little over ten minutes as France U21 beat Armenia 4-1 to move one step closer to qualifying for Euro 2023. Their final game of this international window is on Thursday 9 June against Ukraine, and France need just one point to qualify.