Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann combined to help France get their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign off to a flying start against Moldova.
The World Cup holders took the lead just past the midway point in the first half when the Manchester United midfielder dinked a superb first-time pass over the defensive line.
Griezmann still had work to do, but executed a blistering volley to perfection and slammed his side into the ascendancy.
France added further first half goals through Raphael Varane and Olivier Giroud, but it was the devastating combination between Griezmann and Pogba which really caught the eye.
Perfect pass from Pogba, perfect finish by Griezmann. pic.twitter.com/m3g7lZNLrP
— Juniuer (@juniuer) March 22, 2019
The Atletico Madrid forward was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford during Jose Mourinho’s first summer in charge at Old Trafford before he opted to commit his future to the Spanish club.
Griezmann is again said to be considering his options as the summer transfer window approaches and, with his release clause set to drop to a relatively affordable €120 million, the likes of United and Barcelona are likely to renew their interest, a prospect that certainly caught the imagination of United fans given the evidence of the first half at the Zimbru Stadium…
I want this Pogba x Griezmann linkup at my club dawg
— ?? (@6pxba) March 22, 2019
Get Griezmann at United. The link up and relationship of him and Pogba is insane ?
— J ?? (@UnitedJ_) March 22, 2019
Pogba and Griezmann need to be a partnership at United man…this is too much
— AJ (@AJ_1510) March 22, 2019
The run from Griezmann after playing it to Pogba is incredible as well. Takes out half their team.
— Richard Joyce (@R_J_Joyce) March 22, 2019
Linkup needed at united. Imagine Pogba behind Griezmann & Lukaku ? pic.twitter.com/Yp6AWDcWzI
— . (@SaucyLukaku) March 22, 2019