Substitute Antoine Griezmann’s second-half goal helped France salvage a 1-1 draw against Albania in a friendly in Rennes but Les Bleus gave their worst display since the World Cup.

Griezmann, who came on at half-time, scored in the 73rd minute to cancel out Mergim Mavraj’s 41st minute opener as Albania proved a tough nut to crack.

France had been looking in fine form since their World Cup quarter-final exit but with Paul Pogba far from his best and Karim Benzema once again lacking accuracy up front, they struggled throughout.

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