You can afford to relax a little when you are World Cup winners and are adored by your fans.
The feel-good factor after lifting the World Cup in Russia in the summer is clearly still there for France‘s superstars.
Back together again for the October international break, a number of the players, including Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe, were more than happy to sign autographs and have photographs taken.
Paul Pogba was more than happy to sign autographs for his legions of fans on Monday
Kylian Mbappe was also mobbed by France superstars at their base in Clairefontaine
Antoine Griezmann even took time to sign Mbappe’s shoulder during the autograph session
Pogba posed for a number of pictures with supporters as he took a break from training
The players also took turns signing a replica of the World Cup won by France in the summer
France’s players were back together ahead of games against Iceland and Germany
Pogba and Mbappe in particular took time to meet their fans ahead of the matches against Iceland and Germany.
France take on Iceland in a friendly on Thursday evening in Guingamp before hosting Germany in a Nations League Group A fixture at Stade de France.
France are top of their group after winning 2-1 against Holland and drawing 0-0 with Germany in Munich.
The players all appeared in good spirits on Monday afternoon as they trained at their base in Clairefontaine.
The session on Monday was lighthearted with Didier Deschamps taking a relaxed approach
Presnel Kimpembe (left) and forward Griezmann didn’t waste time to have a bit of fun
Pogba, Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann have all been included in the France side by head coach Didier Deschamps.
One player who hasn’t been included by Deschamps is Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Deschamps was asked about Lacazette’s omission this week.
He said: ‘There is competition for each position. When the players who were at the World Cup are performing well.
‘It is not a question of type of player, but of position. I need balance in the squad and he is a central attacker. He must continue [to work hard].’
Olivier Giroud, Steven N’Zonzi and Raphael Varane have all been included in the France squad
