Paul Pogba's unstoppable strike gave France
a 1-0 victory on Monday and ended
the Netherlands' remarkable 15-year streak
without a defeat in World Cup qualifying.
The world-record Manchester United signing
has struggled to find his best form for club
and country since leaving Juventus for Old
Trafford this summer, but one moment of
brilliance in Amsterdam helped Les Bleus to
the top of the Group A table.
In the 30th minute, Pogba received a square
pass from Dimitri Payet and blasted a shot
from 35 yards out, skimming off the hands of
Netherlands goalkeeper Maarten
Stekelenburg before going in to give Didier
Deschamps' side all the scoring they would
need on the night.
The flamboyant Frenchman hardly celebrated
his goal, instead remaining stone-faced as his
teammates flocked to congratulate him.
The win, France's first ever in a competitive
game outside France, gives the Euro 2016
runners-up seven points from three matches.
The Dutch remain on four points after
suffering their first defeat in a qualifier
since 2001 as their 34-game unbeaten streak
in the competition came to an end.
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Pogba, an inspiration to France 's crucial win.
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