France face Australia in their first match of Group C at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
France are known favourites to win against Australians at Kazan this morning.
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Head Coach Didier Deschamps has a host of top stars in his squad with the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezzman and more.
Meanwhile, Australia led by Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk, believes a good result in today's match would them in a good position to reach the knockout stages.
FRANCE VS AUSTRALIA KICK OFF
France will take on Australia at 11am UK time at the Kazan Arena in Kazan.
You can also watch the match live on the BBC sport website.
FRANCE TEAM NEWS
Chelsea's Olivier Giroud is set to start from the bench with Mbappe, Dembele and Griezzman likely to lead in attack.
Deschamps said: “All 23 players are available.
“Djbril Sidibe was injured in his last match and his knee reacted. We have had to manage it with the medical staff but he's here today he's here with us.
“I will pick what is the best team for France to start the match. Not so much for the opponent but to be dangerous forour opponents, create opportunities and score.”
AUSTRALIA TEAM NEWS
Australia have no injury concerns and will face France without worries for any player.
Van Marwijk said: “We know France are one of the best in world.
“If you see their results in the last year they are not always stable, but they have a chance to win the World Cup. But it is not always the best players who win prizes, often the best team.
“We like to be the best team. We have to have a lot of discipline, guts, to believe in something. It is very important we are ourselves tomorrow.”
FRANCE vs AUSTRALIA
France XI: Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Umtiti, Hernandez, Tolisso, Kante, Pogba, Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe.
Australia XI: Ryan, Milligan, Leckie, Kruse, Nabbout, Mooy, Jedinak, Behich, Risdon, Sainsbury, Rogic.
