Sakho modest as French press celebrate

Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho insisted: “I am not a hero,” after his two goals helped France beat Ukraine 3-0 and qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

It was the first time a team overcome a 2-0 first-leg deficit in an international play-off match.

The mood of euphoria among the fans in the Stade de France after the game was echoed by the reaction of the French press to the result.