Bradley Barcola

Les Bleus have history in their sights this summer, propelled by a forward-line studded with Ballon d’Or winners and nominees. That includes a player with high achievement in his blood.

Rich with Ballon d’Or pedigree, France’s front four has already scored three apiece past Senegal and Iraq. Harnessing a collection of match-winners, Didier Deschamps appears to have solved an important puzzle…