Deschamps marvels at Mbappe's maturity

France coach Didier Deschamps hailed young striker Kylian Mbappe for his decisive contribution in Thursday's 1-0 victory over Peru that enabled Les Bleus to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup.

Mbappe, 19, became France's youngest scorer at a World Cup, prodding into an empty net on 34 minutes. The Paris Saint-Germain forward did not shirk his defensive duties either, providing extra cover in a high-octane second half as Peru attacked relentlessly in Ekaterinburg.

"He's got great qualities and he was able to show his pace today. I don't think he sacrificed himself by defending. He just did what the team needed him to do. I'm very happy with his performance today," Deschamps told a media conference.