Franck Ribery was modest after scoring twice in France’s 4-2 World Cup qualifying victory over Belarus. “I scored at the right time, when the team needed it, but I’m not the saviour,” said the 30-year-old Bayern Munich player.

France had been 1-0 down at half-time, but a flurry of goals in the second half ended a record goal drought for Les Bleus, who had played more than 500 minutes of football without scoring. They are level on points with Group I leaders Spain but having played one game more than the world champions.