Paul Pogba proved his leadership qualities at the 2018 World Cup, according to his teammate from France Adil Rami

Paul Pogba's World Cup matches proved that he was becoming a leader, according to his France teammate Adil Rami

Pogba scored in the 4-2 win over Croatia that allowed the Bleus to win a second World Cup victory. The Manchester United midfielder has been closely watched since returning to Old Trafford two years ago, and has often struggled to impress Jose Mourinho's midfield midfielder.

But Rami says that the 25-year-old's really got up at the finals in Russia, taking matches by the back of the neck and leading Didier Deschamps's men as needed.

"I can tell you that Paul Pogba, and I do not know how, and I do not know where, has become a leader, "said Marseille. the defender Rami.

"He proved it to us.He showed.He is a very technical player, he has a lot of talent."

"He managed to fight in defense. Everyone loves the players who make the steps, nutmeg, but I can tell you that today Paul has become a leader. It was he who showed us the way.

"Everyone wants to see muscades but it's not the goal of football.You have to sweat, you have to give your body to science.Paul showed maturity

" The technique is great, but mental toughness is more important. "