Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes his former Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba silenced his doubters with his performances in France’s successful World Cup campaign.
France beat Croatia 4-2 in Russia on Sunday to clinch their second World Cup title, with Didier Deschamps’ men looking solid – if not spectacular – throughout their campaign.
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Kylian Mbappe drew most of the plaudits for his thrilling displays, but Pogba was a key figure in midfield and really stepped up a level in the knockout phase.
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Although Pogba’s imaginative passing and technical ability were frequently shown, he also provided evidence of a combative side which has rarely been associated with him during his time at Old Trafford.
And Ibrahimovic is adamant Pogba’s performances and trophy successes prove his quality.
