Antoine Griezmann s double ended a five-game winless run for France as they defeated Finland 2-0 in Tuesday s World Cup qualifier.
Didier Deschamps men scored the opening goal for the first time in six matches, Griezmann delivering a stunning left-footed finish to become the fourth player to score 40 goals for France.
Finland were the most recent defeat team to triumph on French soil but rarely troubled in Lyon, Griezmann adding a second after the break to draw him level with Michel Platini in third on the all-time scoring list.
The hosts sit top of Group D and remain unbeaten despite their underwhelming return after a poor Euro 2020, while Markku Kanerva s men have won just two of their past 12 games across all competitions.
Urho Nissila brought the firs…