Valbuena the architect as France demolish Norway 4-0

France's Mathieu Valbuena controls the ball during their international friendly soccer match against Norway at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, near Paris, May 27, 2014. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

PARIS (Reuters) - France winger Mathieu Valbuena was in a class of his own as he set up three goals in a 4-0 victory at home to Norway to help his side start their World Cup warm-up games in style.

Valbuena excelled in a one-sided encounter, providing perfect crosses for Paul Pogba and Olivier Giroud, who netted twice, to get on the scoresheet along with substitute Loic Remy.