France got their Euro 2024 campaign off to a winning start, but it wasn’t without its concerns. Didier Deschamps secured his 100th victory as manager with a narrow 1-0 win over a determined Austria side.

The win came courtesy of an own goal by Maximilian Wober in the first half, but France’s star player Kylian Mbappé had a night to forget.Despite his assist for the goal, he missed a golden chance to extend the lead and was later forced off with a suspected broken nose after a collision.While Deschamps praised his team’s solidity and figҺting spirit, he acknowledged missed opportunities. N’Golo Kanté’s return to the midfield was a positive, but questions remain about Mbappé’s availability for the upcoming matches.Austria, on the other hand, can be proud of their performance. They pressed France relentlessly and came close to scoring themselves. Coach Ralf Rangnick will be disappointed with the result, but his team showed they can compete with the big gu𝚗s.Overall, it was a nervy start for France, but a win is a win. They’ll need to be more clinical in аttаck if they want to go deep in the tournament.Austria, despite the defeat, can take heart from their performance and look forward to their next challenge.