It took France 8 years to start playing again. With many same players they were struggling in Europe and Korea-Japan and this year group. Their clicking in again, all of a sudden, produced one of the best displays in this World Cup. My political bias notwithstanding, I can only applaud them.
It was always on the cards after the superb way they disposed of Spain in the previous round. I am now hoping they can go all the way and make me some money.
It was one fine display of football. I'm sure people will be watching this one for a long time.