Zinedine Zidane has ensured he will leave football on a high after some superb performances in his last competition before retiring.

France’s stand-in captain Patrick Vieira is adamant Les Bleus can still win the World Cup – but he also fears a second consecutive elimination at the first hurdle.

France coach Raymond Domenech has given midfield enforcer Patrick Vieira a ringing endorsement and all but dismissed reports the 29-year-old might start the World Cup on the bench.