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World Cup 2018: France in relaxed mood after arriving at Moscow hotel ahead of Croatia final

The French squad arrived at their team hotel in the Russian capital ahead of tomorrow's World Cup final against Croatia

FRANCE players appeared cool, calm and collected as they arrived in Moscow on the eve of the World Cup final.

Les Bleus will look to win their second title when they take on Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday.

 Kylian Mbappe has had a sensational World Cup, netting three times throughout
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Kylian Mbappe has had a sensational World Cup, netting three times throughoutCredit: AFP or licensors
 Antoine Griezmann was spotted in the France Nike top
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Antoine Griezmann was spotted in the France Nike topCredit: AFP or licensors
 Didier Deschamps could not contain his excitement as he gears up for another World Cup final
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Didier Deschamps could not contain his excitement as he gears up for another World Cup finalCredit: AFP or licensors
 Paul Pogba waved to fans as he headed into the Moscow hotel
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Paul Pogba waved to fans as he headed into the Moscow hotelCredit: AFP or licensors
Paul Pogba plays with remote control aircraft in hotel room ahead of World Cup final with Croatia

Their wonderkid Kylian Mbappe was spotted waving to adoring fans while wearing a white shirt with 'France' and a Nike swoosh emblazoned on it.

The French stars were all seen in the attire, with Paul Pogba also welcoming the supporters as they arrived at their hotel.

Les Bleus coach Didier Deschamps was all smiles as he bids to add his name to the history books.

France had one final training session this morning before making the 45-mile journey from their base in Istra.

 France had one final training session in Istra before heading to Moscow
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France had one final training session in Istra before heading to MoscowCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Mbappe will want to get his shooting boots on to add to his three goals so far in Russia
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Mbappe will want to get his shooting boots on to add to his three goals so far in RussiaCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Deschamps will look to lead his side to another World Cup triumph
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Deschamps will look to lead his side to another World Cup triumphCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Griezmann and Mbappe have six goals between them at the World Cup
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Griezmann and Mbappe have six goals between them at the World CupCredit: EPA

Les Bleus will be looking to avenge their 2006 World Cup defeat in what will be their third final in the competition.

Deschamps was the victorious captain in 1998 and he is hoping to become just the third manager to win the tournament as a player and a coach.

Yet, the memory of Euro 2016's final defeat to Portugal will still be fresh.

France have beaten Argentina, Uruguay and Belgium in the knockout stages en route to the final.

 N'Golo Kante trains ahead of the World Cup final
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N'Golo Kante trains ahead of the World Cup finalCredit: EPA
 Hugo Lloris prepares for the final, having kept three clean sheets in five games so far
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Hugo Lloris prepares for the final, having kept three clean sheets in five games so farCredit: AP:Associated Press


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