Watch: Paul Pogba scores on laser from long range for France vs. Netherlands
Paul Pogba has his share of critics for his play so far at Manchester United following his world-record signing this summer, but there was absolutely nothing bad that could be said about his long-range effort for France in Monday's World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands.
Pogba took a pass from Dimitri Payet an unleashed a blast from some 35 yards that Maarten Stekelenburg simply could not handle, giving Les Bleus the 1-0 lead in Amsterdam in a vital early match in group play. It was his first goal for France in five games, with his last coming in the Euro 2016 quarterfinals against Iceland.
Both France and the Netherlands entered the day atop Group B, along with Sweden, with four points.
Bulgaria, Belarus and Luxembourg compete the six-team group.
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