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THIRTY-NINE MINUTES: Antoine Griezmann lethal in the No 10 role Antoine Griezmann generating plenty of oohs and aahs from the crowd already with his impressive close control
Clear to see why Barcelona were ready to go above and beyond to sign him this summer, such is his influence in that free role behind the striker
Poor passing in their own half has to be eradicated as soon as possible from the Dutch if they are to have any chance of getting back into this one
Virgil van Dijk is urging his team-mates to show some composure as there remains plenty of smiles of the faces of the French players
THIRTY-ONE MINUTES: Holland need to change it up to get in the game France hold a high line for a free-kick from the left and it pays dividends as Virgil van Dijk and Co fail to get a decisive head on it as Paul Pogba clears
Holland yet to really test Areola in goal and that will be one of the biggest disappointments for boss Ronald Koeman
If that doesn't change they could be heading for a heavy defeat in Paris.THE DIFFERENCE SO FAR TWENTY-SEVEN MINUTES: Fouls breaking up the flow of the game Niggly fouls are slowing the game right down but it at least gives the Dutch players the chance to get back in to their shape
France are making pace count with Mbappe, Griezmann and Pogba from a deeper position and they know they need to add further goals while they are on top
I get it's a party atmosphere but this has been far from dull enough to whip out the mexican wave, surely? Holland knocking it around with some confidence now but France pretty happy preserving their energy as they look ready to pounce on any mistake
TWENTY MINUTES: Almost exhibition football going forward for France Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe have been a class apart so far as they trick and flick their way towards the Holland goal
The showboating after just 20 minutes gives the sense of an exhibition match.A Holland goal would no doubt see the inventory of skills put to one side, mind you
SEVENTEEN MINUTES: Plenty of interested spectators watching on for France They may have a host of household names on the field but France also have plenty of national A-listers watching from the stands too
Captain and No 1 goalkeeper Hugo Lloris was all smiles as he took in the action.The Tottenham goalkeeper pulled out of the Nations League double header due to fears over a thigh injury
In the row ahead of the goalkeeper was French president Emmanuel Macron.Big smile from Didier Deschamps because that is an absolute gift of an opening goal
The PSG striker just has to tap in from three yards out as Blaise Matuidi squares across the box for Mbappe to convert
Koeman will be livid with that sloppy defending inside their own box and that goal has only livened up an already buoyant crowd
After a bright start from the Oranje, France have firmly taken control of this one and are threatening from both wings as Holland look to clear their lines for some respite
It's a five-at-the-back when they are defending and boss Ronald Koeman will be concerned with the last five minutes
Get the feeling a goal is imminent (potential curse of the live commentator here.) EIGHT MINUTES: Mbappe is looking to produce the magic It all looks so effortless going forward for France and this man Kylian Mbappe is never far away from the best of the action
Remains to be seen how competitive this new-look Holland side can be having failed to reach the last two major tournaments but it's been an encouraging start
Paul Pogba, too, has started well and that will only strengthen the claims that suggest he's happier playing for his country than his club right now
FOUR MINUTES: Holland enjoying plenty of the ball early on Ronald Koeman's side looking to exploit the two young French full-backs
That appears to be the most deducible aspect from the opening exchanges but their hosts are so dangerous when going forward
It's a party atmosphere right now but that could soon change if Koeman's side take an early lead
TWO MINUTES: Kylian Mbappe might actually be quicker than a rocket? Dutch in their iconic orange kit as they get an early look at the French goal with a set-piece delivered from the left but it was easily cleared
The hosts break instantly with Mbappe and he forces a fine save from Jasper Cilessen
The Paris Saint-Germain star's pace is actually frightening.He is so quick that he looks fast on the slow-motion replays
Staggering.Let-off for Holland nonetheless.National anthems and it's Holland up first
Big following in the terraces but then comes the French and they'll be heard right across Paris with this level of noise! I imagine these players won't have had many better atmospheres than this one they find themselves in tonight
Players beginning to gather in the tunnel for what be a phenomenal welcome inside the Stade de France
These players will be feeling the goosebumps now and will be keen to just get the match underway
So much depth at the hands of Didier Deschamps and he will be looking for his players to lay down a marker that they can build on the World Cup title
Lots of talk around Paul Pogba's club future with the fractious relationship with Jose Mourinho still garnering plenty of attention and he will look to silence any critics with a big performance against Holland
He looks far more relaxed for Les Bleus alongside N'Golo Kante and it will be interesting to see how the visitors cope in that French engine room
Could be a game-changing factor how they deal with the midfield battle.Not long to go now in Paris and there are plenty in the stands tonight that are itching to catch a glimpse of Kylian Mbappe
He excelled out in Russia in the national jersey and he will be looking to add to his fine start to the club season with goals this evening
Both sets of players going through their rigorous warm-ups before both managers deliver their final instructions for the Nations League Group 1 match
Stifled against Germany, France will know they will need a much better performance on home soil this evening with an expectant crowd in attendance
Benjamin Pavard has put his horrific neck injury behind him following a collision with Antonio Rudiger and he and team-mate Lucas Hernandez, who starts at left-back, will be looking to cover plenty of ground in wide areas
Players are getting ready for their first home match since winning the World Cup in the summer
They will get a heroes welcome when they emerge for kick-off in what should be a thrilling Nations League match at the Stade de France
Holland team news: Memphis Depay has been in red hot form for his country in recent outings and will pose a threat playing in the No 9 role
Will be interesting to see how the two sides match-up during the game with Holland opting for a three-at-the-back formation with Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk at the heart of it
France team news: Giroud starts in attack with Matuidi, Griezmann and Mbappe behind him
Pogba and Kane will be expected to control the game behind them.This doesn't make for good reading if you're a Holland fan
Good evening and welcome to Sportsmail's coverage of tonight's game.France are the big favourites against a Holland side that failed to qualified for the World Cup this summer
Paul Pogba put Thursday's 0-0 draw against Germany down to him and his team-mates not being 'mentally' or 'physically' ready
Pogba said: 'We wanted to come back with a win, but I think we are not ready, both physically and mentally
'This is not easy following a World Cup like the one we did.'We quickly got back to work, we would have needed more time to recover
But that's football, we need to move on to something else and find new challenges
' After the euphoria of their World Cup success, France are back to the grind of qualification for a tournament as they look for their first Nations League win
Their opening match - a 0-0 draw with Germany on Thursday - left plenty of room for improvement as they welcome Holland to the Stade de France on Sunday
Follow all the action as it happens with Sportsmail's NATHAN SALT throughout the evening