Soccer Football - World Cup - France Training - France Training Site, Moscow, Russia - July 12, 2018 France coach Didier Deschamps during training REUTERS/Darren Staples
ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - A firm hand on the tiller for France comes not only from captaining a World Cup-winning team 20 years ago, but also from some harsh lessons in Didier Deschamps' six years as coach.
Unfairly derided as a "water carrier" in his playing days in the French midfield, Deschamps has proven both innovative and brave as coach, and is now one victory away from joining an elite club.
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