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'There are no positives' – Deschamps pulls no punches after France defeat

Didier Deschamps conceded France were nowhere near their best in a 2-0 Euro 2020 qualifying defeat in Turkey on Saturday.

The world champions failed to muster a shot in target in what was a miserable performance as goals from Kaan Ayhan and Cengiz Under helped Turkey to a memorable triumph.

Turkey are now three points clear of France in Group H with three games played after the hosts handed Les Bleus their first defeat of their qualifying campaign.

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Deschamps’ men had conceded just the one goal before falling to two first-half Turkey strikes at the Torku Arena, and the France boss said his side simply had an off night.