QATCHING FIRE AT THIS WORLD CUP...

SPAIN: You have to respect any team that wins 7-0 at a World Cup. They were sensational, keeping the ball, moving it and leaving Costa Rica dizzy. They don’t have a traditional, free-scoring No.9 like they used to. But they look good. Very good. FRANCE: My tip to win it. But I have to admit I was worried about the absence of Karim Benzema, N’golo Kante and Paul Pogba.

But Mbappe is frightening. Giroud is probably the most under-rated player I’ve ever played against. They also have Dembele on the other wing, Griezmann in attack and Tchouameni in midfield.

An outstanding team and an incredible squad. It’s just a shame they could meet England in the quarter-finals.