Powerhouse Pogba lucky to have perfect sidekick in Kante

The middle’s my domain: France’s Paul Pogba bossing the midfield in the match against Germany at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Top: N’Golo Kante marking Thomas Mueller. — AP

MUNICH: France midfielder Paul Pogba earned the Star-of-the-Match award for his display in the world champions’ 1-0 win over Germany in their Euro 2020 Group F opener on Tuesday but he knows how lucky he is to play alongside N’Golo Kante.

Powerhouse Pogba’s sublime pass in the 20th minute unlocked Germany’s defence, allowing Lucas Hernandez to drive in a cross that Germany’s Mats Hummels turned into his own net.