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Russia 1-3 France: Paul Pogba puts Manchester United troubles behind him with brilliant free-kick as Kylian Mbappe nets twice against World Cup hosts

Following their surprise defeat at home to Colombia, France bounced back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory against World Cup hosts Russia on Tuesday night.

After struggling to break down the Russian defence for the majority of the first half, Kylian Mbappe finally broke the deadlock on 41 minutes after cutting inside in the penalty area and striking home, leaving Andrey Lunev with no chance.

And just four minutes into the second half, Pogba gave France breathing space with a fantastic free-kick from 30 yards out.

But midway into the second period, Fyodor Smolov gave Russia a lifeline with a left-footed strike past Hugo Lloris in the France goal.