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DIDIER DESCHAMPS said his French side had to beat Holland tonight to be able to fully immerse in a "beautiful" party in Paris - and that they did.

Goals from local hero Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud blew the roof off the Stade de France as the world champions grabbed their first Uefa Nations League win.

Paul Pogba, left, and team-mates celebrate on a night to remember in Paris
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Paul Pogba, left, and team-mates celebrate on a night to remember in ParisCredit: Reuters
Hugo Lloris lifts the World Cup trophy as his France team-mates fall to the floor
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Hugo Lloris lifts the World Cup trophy as his France team-mates fall to the floorCredit: AFP or licensors

This was France's first game on home soil after their July triumph in Russia, and supporters were promised a "big show" after a post-palace visit party went flat.

French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were in attendance as they soaked up the atmosphere inside the ground.

Alphonse Areola's wife Marion was also seen getting in the party mood before the game.

Ten minutes after the final whistle the floodlights were dimmed as smoke filled the stadium from all four corners of the pitch.

France squad and entire stadium sing the N'Golo Kante song during World Cup celebrations
Paul Pogba was pictured 'dabbing' following their win over Holland
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Paul Pogba was pictured 'dabbing' following their win over HollandCredit: Getty - Contributor
French president Emmanuel Macron, left, and his wife Brigitte, middle, were in attendance
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French president Emmanuel Macron, left, and his wife Brigitte, middle, were in attendanceCredit: Afp or licensors
Alphonse Areola's wife Marion, middle, was also in the party mood
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Alphonse Areola's wife Marion, middle, was also in the party moodCredit: Afp or licensors
Rafael Varane holds the World Cup trophy aloft to thousands in the stadium
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Rafael Varane holds the World Cup trophy aloft to thousands in the stadiumCredit: Reuters

Deschamps led out his coaching staff first, as they formed a guard of honour.

The player-manager bond within the French camp was yet again prevalent at the Stade de France.

Each member of the French squad walked past the trophy and guard of honour one-by-one before embracing the 49-year-old - a World Cup winner as a player and manager.

The enigmatic Paul Pogba was unsurprisingly in good spirits, as he dabbed his way across the field of play, with teenage sensation Mbappe also given an incredible reception.

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Yet again N'Golo Kante - the shy member of the squad - was lauded by his team-mates.

The entire stadium joined in with the squad to sing his chant - a poigant moment for the Chelsea midfielder, who looked visibly emotional.

N'Golo Kante was lauded by his team-mates after the final whistle
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N'Golo Kante was lauded by his team-mates after the final whistleCredit: Reuters
A proud Didier Deschamps with the World Cup trophy
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A proud Didier Deschamps with the World Cup trophyCredit: Reuters
Olivier Giroud kisses the World Cup trophy after scoring against Holland
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Olivier Giroud kisses the World Cup trophy after scoring against HollandCredit: Getty - Contributor

Adil Rami, who decided to call time on his international career in the wake of the squad's success in Russia, also got a rapturous reception.

Tottenham and France captain Hugo Lloris came on to the pitch last, making sure he gave every coach a touch of the coveted trophy, before joining his team-mates in the middle of the field.

As he hoisted it, the squad hit the deck like skittles.

Antoine Griezmann, left, and Kylian Mbappe, celebrate on a night to remember in Paris
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Antoine Griezmann, left, and Kylian Mbappe, celebrate on a night to remember in ParisCredit: Reuters
Tottenham and France skipper Lloris was last to enter the field
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Tottenham and France skipper Lloris was last to enter the fieldCredit: Getty - Contributor
Hugo Lloris shakes hands with French president Emmanuel Macron during the game
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Lloris shakes hands with French president Macron during the gameCredit: Afp or licensors

The trophy was then paraded around the stadium, with a singer accompanying the squad around the lap of honour.

It was a night French football deserved - and won't be forgotten in a long time.

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