Deschamps: France will play to win against Netherlands

Les Bleus face the Netherlands on Monday evening in what is probably the tastiest tie of the week's World Cup qualifiers. 

The two European giants will go head-to-head in Amsterdam, with many believing that there is nothing to choose betweeen both sides, meaning the likely outcome of a draw. However, Deschamps insists his team will play to win.

"Concerning the result, when I prepare my team for a match, the first goal is to win," he told a press conference.

"We start the game with the target to give everything to win. Nobody can know how it will happen. If the result is draw, we will take this draw.

"But I will not start the match by saying that we must not lose. We will play with the intention of winning".

Deschamps is also pleased with the progression of West Ham winger Dimitri Payet, who was too inconsistent in previous years according to the Frenchman.

"I am aware of what Payet is capable of," he added. "He did it with his club, but before his performances were too irregular with us.

"I can't say that I did not expect his important influence in the team. But it's him, it's his merit".