Didier Deschamps hails France character after Bulgaria victory

France coach Didier Deschamps was pleased with his side's recovery after coming from behind to beat Bulgaria 4-1 in Paris on Friday.

Kevin Gameiro struck twice while Dimitri Payet and Antoine Griezmann also got on the scoresheet as France replied to Mihail Alexandrov's early penalty to secure their first win of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Deschamps told TF1: "We could pick fault with the penalty but they regained control of the match and went in at the break two goals ahead.

"In the second period we were not in trouble and created several more chances. We scored a goal and could have had two more."

Deschamps was particularly happy with the strike pairing of Atletico Madrid duo Gameiro and Griezmann, who were a handful throughout.

He said: "They were complementary and effective. I'm happy for them and for the team.

"The fact that they play together at club level means it is automatic."

After being held by Belarus in their Group A opener, the result put France in good heart for Monday's game in Holland.

"We will go to the Netherlands with the same goal - to look for a win," Deschamps added.

Ahead of the game with Netherlands, Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna will be assessed after leaving the game in the first half with a hamstring injury.