French national team midfielder Dimitri Payet has become a true talisman of the team. Although before the European Championship it was said that the team leaders would be Paul Pogba or Antoine Griezmann, they were overshadowed by the 29-year-old representative of "West Ham" club. As the knockout stage of the tournament begins, the hosts face the Irish barrier. "I am very pleased with Payet's game. He determines the outcome of the match and enjoys it. Although compliments are heard from all sides to the player, Dimitri deserves them," said French coach Didier Deschamps before the match. He was not afraid that the compliments would make the player arrogant. "Payet is not a young footballer. He knows that those achievements are already in the past, and the midfielder sees his level of mastery. Dimitri intends to fight on," explained Deschamps.
