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Paul Pogba says France are 'not the Pogba team' after answering demands from Didier Deschamps to 'do better' by scoring the winner against Holland

Paul Pogba refused to accept the plaudits after his stunning 30-yard strike gave France a 1-0 victory in their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Holland on Monday.

The 23-year-old went into the game on the back of France manager Didier Deschamps publicly highlighting how he 'can and must do better' following their 4-1 victory over Bulgaria last Friday.

The Manchester United man responded with the decisive goal in Amsterdam after 30 minutes, unleashing a powerful low drive that Maarten Stekelenburg could only palm into the corner.

Paul Pogba struck the winning goal for France in the first-half against Holland on Monday
Paul Pogba struck the winning goal for France in the first-half against Holland on Monday
Pogba took aim from fully 30 yards and Maarten Stekelenburg failed to palm the shot to safety
Pogba took aim from fully 30 yards and Maarten Stekelenburg failed to palm the shot to safety
Everton goalkeeper Stekelenburg slumps to the ground after failing to keep out the shot
Everton goalkeeper Stekelenburg slumps to the ground after failing to keep out the shot
Holland are now three points off the group leaders after the 1-0 reverse against France
Holland are now three points off the group leaders after the 1-0 reverse against France

'I play for the France team.