ERIC CANTONA branded France boss Didier Deschamps an “accountant” after defeat against Sweden left their World Cup hopes in peril.
Les Blues were beaten in a key qualifier by the Scandinavians before a youthful team beat England 3-2 with ten men.
Eric Cantona is not a fan of the current France bossAP:Associated Press
The French sit second in Group A, level on points with Sweden and three clear of Holland in third.
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And Cantona is in no doubt who is to blame for his country’s perilous position.
He told Eurosport: “The quantity of talent and potential France have is just insane.
“But why is all this talent not on the pitch when it really matters? It is mind-boggling.
Didier Deschamps’ side are not certain to reach the World Cup in RussiaGetty Images
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“A great coach is being judged on his ability to find a tactical system where his best players can all express themselves at the same time.
“That will not happen when you are being coached by an accountant rather than a visionary.
“Zizou, Zizou, please return. Your country needs you.”
Sweden celebrate after securing a last-gasp 2-1 winGetty Images
Olivier Giroud scored a worldie for France against the SwedesGetty Images
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Olivier Giroud opened the scoring as he fizzed a left-footed effort into the top corner to catch the eye of potential suitors.
But Jimmy Durmaz cancelled out his strike just six minutes later after smashing past Hugo Lloris.
And the Spurs keeper's blunder allowed Sweden a last-gasp victory.
Lloris kicked the ball straight to ex-Sunderland loanee Ola Toivonen, who lobbed the ball back over his head from five yards within the Sweden half.
Ousmane Dembele scores to make it 3-2 to France against EnglandAP:Associated Press
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France's blistering performance in their friendly win over England highlighted the immense potential they possess after reaching the final of Euro 2016 on home soil.
A new-look team had far too much firepower for England despite Raphael Varane's red card.
But Deschamps - who saw his side flop against Portugal in the final last summer - cannot seem to get them to click when it matters most.
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