France coach Didier Deschamps challenges Michael Olise to play leading role at World Cup
<p>The Bayern Munich winger and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe were joined in a fearsome attack by Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele. The Paris Saint-Germain pair had been rested for the previous friendly - a loss to Ivory Coast - after winning the Champions League.</p><p>But Olise shone brightest, drilling home rebounds just before and just after half-time before curling in a superb shot from outside the area to finish off the visitors after Patrick Kelly had pulled a goal back.</p><p><strong>"We'll need a Michel Olise at that level,"</strong> Deschamps said. <strong>"Michael stands out because of the season he has had at Bayern and with us."</strong></p><p><strong>"He has achieved some really great things, he is full of confidence. He also has the ability to put in the effort, which is remarkable,"</strong> Deschamps said.</p><p>Another Champions League finalist, William Saliba of losers Arsenal, showed he has shaken off an injury scare as he returned to give France a look similar to how they could line up for their World Cup opener against Senegal in New Jersey on June 16th.</p><p>The French, though, were frequently disjointed in attack, with skipper Mbappe, who needs one goal to equal Olivier Giroud's scoring record, often looking lacklustre.</p><p>Yet they still pressed the packed Northern Irish defence, forcing desperate blocks and loose clearances.</p><p>Although the Lille stadium roof was kept closed on a chilly and damp evening, play was stopped for drinks breaks in the middle of each half to help Les Bleus prepare in every detail for the World Cup.</p><p>France, who leave for their training base near Boston on Wednesday, will also face Iraq in Philadelphia and Norway in Foxborough outside Boston in Group I.</p>