Updated On: 11 September, 2024 07:24 AM IST | Lyon | AFP
After disappointing 1-3 loss to Italy, Les Bleus boss Deschamps pleased with team’s strong 2-0 win over Belgium; Haaland strikes as Norway beat Austria

France’s Ousmane Dembele (second from right) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Belgium in their UEFA Nations League match at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on Monday. Pic/AFP
Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele scored the goals as France bounced back from a disappointing home loss to Italy at the weekend by beating Belgium 2-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday.
It was not a full-strength French team that took to the field for the game in Lyon, with captain Kylian Mbappe dropping out as one of eight changes made by coach Didier Deschamps.