Paul Pogba is now a World Cup winner, with Patrice Evra among those to have delighted in seeing the Manchester United star offer the perfect response to his “bullsh*t” critics.
Having faced questions regarding his on and off-field activity throughout the 2017-18 campaign, the 25-year-old could have been forgiven for entering a showpiece event on Russian soil low on confidence.
Self-esteem has, however, rarely been an issue throughout a colourful career and Pogba set about silencing his detractors in the best possible manner once linking up with his country.
Given the freedom by France boss Didier Deschamps to dictate proceedings from a playmaking post, the £89 million man starred for Les Bleus as they swept to a second World Cup crown.