France played a classic 4-2-3-1 with two central midfielders and with two fullbacks high to secure a 2-2-3-3 in the attack. This national team has several options to attack and they are so effective attacking.
France attacked with two fullbacks high and had the shape of a 2-3-5 after making all the subs. Deschamps studied Ireland in all their aspects including subs, and responded to their defensive game in the right way.
Mike Maignan had a very good match and made some easy saves. He was tested only in minute 53′ after the header of Ogbene, but nothing more as France reached a comfortable win.
According to the bookmarkers, his rating for this game is 7.5.
Joules Kounde surprised everyone with the intensity he offered on that right side. He was dangerous and fast and a real help to Dembele. He was replaced by Pavard in the last minutes of the game.
His rating is 7.3.
Dayot Upamecano was very aggressive and he participated in the offensive part also. Heading crosses from corners or even the tackle that he made in the 75th make the player a complete central defender.
His rating is 7.6.
Lucas Hernandez is a left defender, but his activation in the center with his brother Theo on the left gives him more comfort to create from the back. He participated in both phases in the defense and higher up the pitch in the build-up.
His rating for this game is 7.6.
Theo Hernandez is currently one of the best in the business in his position. He gave the assist for Thuram in the 48th, but also received a yellow in this game. His intensity is a powerful weapon for each team.
His rating is 7.9.
Adrien Rabiot is a solid midfielder in the center. He made his opponents foul him and had the initiative for France making the first shot of the game.
His rating is 7.4.
Aurelien Tchouameni was playing on the left side of the midfield and also on the left side of the attack. In this position, the first goal was scored in the 19th minute.
His rating is 8.5.
Ousmane Dembele was a constant danger and from minute 30 to 70 when he was substituted by Coman, he was the most dangerous man in the France attack. Dembele is almost uncatchable in one-on-one situations with Stevens and Egan.
His rating is 7.6.
Antoine Griezmann is the kind of attacker who can play between the lines almost perfectly and can be the last step of a transition. Griezmann took a yellow for fouling Festa Ebosele and was the cross-man for France, taking almost every set piece for his team.
His rating is 7.7.
Kylian Mbappe was not in his best match with Ireland. He scored in the 40th minute, but he was offside. Mbappe is always dangerous for his opponents and Browne and Collins had some work to do.
His rating is 7.0.
Olivier Giroud played 26 minutes and then he was injured. But his quality made him a risk since the second minute, with a shot that was blocked.
His rating is 6.8.
Benjamin Pavard came as a substitute for Kounde on the right side. He maintained his defensive position on the right side and offered Ireland nothing to attack.
His rating is 6.9.
William Saliba replaced Lucas Hernandez in the center and exchanged positions with Dayot Upamecano. He played really well, not giving cheap fouls and playing easy balls.
His rating is 7.1.
Eduardo Camavinga replaced Griezmann and was positioned in the center of the midfield. The fact that his coach does not want to let anything escape from his game, make his job a lot more easier.
His rating is 6.8.
Kingsley Coman is always a big advantage for the teams he plays. He replaces Dembele on the left wing and enters the match like the first minute. Coman tried to go 1v1 and tried to close a shape of attack, projecting the passing points and pushing forward. He could have found more spaces, but his game was very good.
His rating is 7.2.
Marcus Thuram came on and had 75 minutes to find the goal. He scored in the 48th and had some really good moments. He also missed a header in the first half and had the final chance of the game in the last minutes to make it 3-0. His performance in the defensive duties was positive as he did not allow Ireland to create from the back.
His rating is 7.0.
Didier Deschamps has a really good group of players and the fact that he is able to manage all the players in the dressing room and the ones who are playing is a big advantage for France. In the tactical plan, he responded in the best way to his colleague Stephen Kenny and achieved a comfortable win.
His rating is 7.3.