France boss Didier Deschamps believes Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann is ready to set the World Cup alight after ending speculation about his club future. Griezmann had been heavily linked with a 100million euros move to Barcelona, having last year been a reported target for Manchester United.

But Griezmann, 27, confirmed his decision to extend his four-year stay with Europa League winners Atletico on the eve of this summer's tournament. Les Bleus, who boast one of the strongest squads in the competition, open their campaign against Australia today, and Deschamps is pleased Griezmann's future has now been sorted.