An unbeatable partnership with N'Golo Kante, the long-standing trust of coach Didier Deschamps, zero distractions and licence to express himself on the biggest stage... Why Paul Pogba is SO much better for France than for Manchester United

There's a classic moment in The Simpsons when Homer's attempts to construct a backyard barbecue pit end up resembling a disaster zone of grill parts and setting concrete.

'Ah, that's one fine lookin' BBQ pit,' he says, staring at the pristine illustration on the box. 'WHY DOESN'T MINE LOOK LIKE THAT?!'

The scene sprang to mind watching Paul Pogba play for France at Euro 2020. Serene, inspired, running the show... Manchester United fans could be forgiven for asking: 'Why doesn't our Pogba look like that?'

Whenever the midfielder replaces United red with the blue of his country, he seems to transform into a superior player who strides about the field without a care in the world.