FRANCE were beaten black and bleu by Austria but battled through to begin with a win.
Maximilian Wober’s own-goal secured the French a victorious start, though they had to withstand a kicking and late pressure from the Austrians.
ReutersMaximilian Wober scored an own goal to help France to a 1-0 win[/caption] GettyMbappe created the goal from a cross[/caption]It was not a vintage France display, Austria ensured that through their mixture of tough love and tireless work off the ball.