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Antoine Griezmann joins up with France squad as Paul Pogba and Co prepare for final Euro 2016 warm-up against Scotland

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Updated: June 2, 2016
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Paul Pogba (left) and Antoine Griezmann share a joke during France’s training session on Wednesday

Antoine Griezmann looked to have recovered from the heartbreak of Atletico Madrid’s gruelling Champions League final defeat as he trained with the France squad on Wednesday.

The rapid forward joined up with Didier Deschamps’ star-studded squad at their training camp in the picturesque Austrian town of Neustift im Stubaital.

Greizmann missed Monday’s dramatic 3-2 friendly victory over Cameroon but will be expected to feature in France’s final warm-up game against Scotland on Saturday, as they prepare to play the role as host nation and favourites at Euro 2016

Greizmann arrived at the French camp in picturesque Austria after playing in the Champions League final

France manager Didier Deschamps jokes around with Manchester United forward Anthony Martial

The France squad trained in front of a small crowd in the picturesque Austrian village of Neustift im Stubaital

(From left) Andre Pierre Gignac, Laurent Koscielny and Yohan Cabaye jog in training

Leicester midfielder N'Golo Kante (left) shields the ball from Cabaye during the session on Wednesday

Griezmann looked relaxed as he joked around with pal Paul Pogba, and the Juventus midfielder is relishing playing in front of his countrymen and women when the Tournament kicks off next week.

‘It’s a pressure, but at the same time, it is pure joy to be able to play in front of your own people. That’s our strength this time,’ he told The Times of India.

‘It would be great to entertain them with our performances. We have a very good chance of winning the tournament.

West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet looks to go past Paris Saint Germain star Blaise Matuidi

West Ham midfielder Dimitri Payet looks to go past Paris Saint Germain star Blaise Matuidi

France train against the beautiful backdrop of Neustift im Stubaita in Austria on Wednesday afternoon

(From left) Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, Gignac and Griezmann train in front of fans in Austria

(From left) Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, Gignac and Griezmann train in front of fans in Austria

Manager Deschamps (left) speaks to Griezmann who was on the losing side in the Champions League final

Pogba (right) said he was looking forward to playing in front of home fans at Euro 2016 in France

Pogba was said Deschamps experience as a World Cup winning player is valuable to the team

FRANCE’S EURO 2016 FIXTURES

June 10: Romania (Stade de France, 8pm)

June 15: Albania (Marseille, 8pm)

June 19: Switzerland (Lille, 8pm)

‘We have a good side, experienced but young and hungry.’

Pogba also highlighted the importance of head coach Didier Deschamps in the French dressing room.

The 47-year-old, who was captain of the World Cup-winning France side of 1998, knows what it takes to succeed on the biggest stage and Pogba says that experience has rubbed off on his current squad.

‘What he always says is to focus on the game and specific situations. He never wants us to worry about factors off the field,’ Pogba said.

‘He has been through these situations and would share his experiences with us, as he always does. When you have such a legend in the dressing room, you feel very comfortable.’

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Pogba and Griezmann will likely be two of France's key players at Euro 2016 which starts next week
Pogba and Griezmann will likely be two of France’s key players at Euro 2016 which starts next week

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