Euro 2016 - Germany 0-2 France: 5 Talking Points

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Schweinsteiger’s hand ball led to France being awarded the penalty on the stroke of half-time

#3 Moussa Sissoko’s work-rate was commendable

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Sissoko ran tirelessly and helped his defenders as well

Following an impressive game in the quarter-final victory over Iceland, Moussa Sissoko was rewarded with a starting place ahead of N’Golo Kante for this crunch fixture. He repaid his manager’s faith with an amazing performance in midfield.

He was present everywhere, whether it came to making tackles in the defensive third or to charging down the pitch to create an opening for France. The Newcastle United midfielder’s work ethic was right up the charts and he played an integral part in France maintaining their composure while dealing with the German onslaught.

It was a tireless display from Sissoko, worthy of being deemed a contender for the Man of the Match.

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