Didier Deschamps offered encouragement to Anthony Martial as he considered the contrasting fortunes of the strikers in his France squad. France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Anthony Martial for silencing his doubters since moving to Manchester United. Martial made his France debut against Portugal last month, in the same week that his transfer from Monaco to United made him the most expensive teenager in history. Numerous eyebrows were raised, with Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal accused in some quarters of making a 'panic buy' as the transfer deadline loomed, but the 19-year-old has since made a strong impression on the pitch with the Premier League club. He marked his United debut...
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