Didier Deschamps had promised "changes" for the final meeting before the World Cup, three days after the 2-0 victory against Austria at the Stade de France.

The coach however chose the same line of attack, with Griezmann in support of Kylian Mbappé and Olivier Giroud, scorers on Thursday.

Beyond the collective performance, Giroud is aiming for the record of 51 goals for the French team held by Thierry Henry, which he comes close to just two points behind.

Griezmann wears the captain's armband for the first time at the start of a meeting with the Blues.

In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni retains his place.

He forms a partnership with his teammate at Real Madrid, Eduardo Camavinga, who at 19 is living his fourth selection, almost two years after the last.

He takes the place of Youssouf Fofana, holder on Thursday.

In the corridors, Benjamin Pavard moved to the right at the expense of Jonathan Clauss.

Ferland Mendy continues a second tenure in a row on the left.

The line of central backs, in the absence of Varane, appears rejuvenated with Dayot Upamecano (23 years old), William Saliba and Benoît Badiashile (21 years old), a trio with sixteen selections in total.

Alphonse Areola holds the tricolor cage in the absence of Hugo Lloris (forfeited in September) and Mike Maignan (injured Thursday).

France, third in their group, must beat Denmark to stay in League A (first division) of the League of Nations, or hope that Austria does not win against Croatia on Sunday.

The Danes, in the race for a qualification for "Final-4", come to Parken stadium with Kasper Schmeichel as captain, in the absence of Simon Kjaer on the bench.

Point guard Christian Eriksen supports center forward Kasper Dolberg.

Denmark: Schmeichel (cap.) - Kristensen, Andersen, Christensen, Maehle - Delaney, Hojbjerg - Eriksen - Skov Olsen, Dolberg, Damsgaard.

Coach: Kasper Hjulmand.

France: Areola - Upamecano, Saliba, Badiashile - Pavard, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, F. Mendy - Griezmann (cap.) - Giroud, Mbappé.

Coach: Didier Deschamps.

Referee: István Kovacs (ROU)

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