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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Wolverine GTR" data-source="post: 23335724" data-attributes="member: 158020">Matuidi: More to come from France at World Cup  Blaise Matuidi says there is more to come from France despite Didier Deschamps' side booking a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a game to spare. A 1-0 victory over Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena ensured France are guaranteed to finish as one of the top two teams in Group C.But after a fortunate 2-1 triumph against Australia in their Russia 2018 opener, France again rode their luck to an extent as Kylian Mbappe became their youngest goalscorer at a major tourmanent. Olivier Giroud's shot deflected over goalkeeper Pedro Gallese off defender Christian Ramos, giving 19-year-old Mbappe a tap-in from a few yards out to ensure the South Americans - without a goal or a point - cannot qualify.Regardless of their flat performances in Russia, France are in the last 16, but Matuidi said Les Bleus - last champions in 1998 - can improve. "It is a great satisfaction to have two successes in two matches," Matuidi - who started against Peru after being benched against Australia - told beIN SPORTS."In the game, we can do better. We did what it took to win, we had chances in the first period. We responded to Peru at the physical level, too. "The opponent did what was necessary to put us in difficulty. They were pushed by a super support, we felt like playing away."In our weak times, we have been solid anyway. It's difficult for everyone in this World Cup. Congratulations to Peru who are eliminated despite a good match." Hugo Lloris became the first France goalkeeper to reach 100 appearances for his country and the captain said Deschamps' men will not slack off in their Group C closer.  "We must keep first place by not losing against Denmark," the Tottenham player said to beIN SPORTS. "Peru pushed to the end, but we were able to remain strong and disciplined."The substitutes have brought a lot, with their energy, to allow us to keep the result. We could have risked a little more with the ball."</blockquote>

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