This was what Deschamps wanted, and the manager referenced his own words afterward, agreeing that Pogba "did a lot better." It was more than that, though. It was the complete midfield performance many had been waiting for from the 23-year-old, and the consensus around the French camp was that this was by far his best performance in an international jersey. That obviously comes with the caveat that this was just one game against a relatively weak and young Dutch team, but to produce such a display after so much criticism -- and in a key match that allows France to fully take command of this qualification group -- is still testament to the young player's resilience.
Lloris praised that character to ESPN FC afterward. Although Pogba had been outwardly relaxed amidst all the discussion before the game, the goalkeeper had noted his resolve.