Deschamps: 'France didn't show up'
Didier Deschamps admits France failed to perform after a 2-0 defeat to Netherlands left them in danger of failing to qualify for the Nations League finals.
France failed to live up to expectations as they were comfortably beaten by the Netherlands 2-0.
Coach Deschamps said he shared responsibility with his players for the disappointing display and surprise setback.
"There was a team in front of us with a lot of envy and we were not good enough," Deschamps was quoted on the French FA website.
"In the aggressiveness, there was no picture tonight and it's logical that this team from the Netherlands wins this match.
"And I do not exclude myself from this analysis."
'Les Bleus' were without Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial, who both missed out through injury.
Deschamps, whose saw his side's 15-match unbeaten run ended, added: "We're not going to take refuge behind absences, the high level has requirements and we did not meet them.
"We had too much technical waste."
"The opponent was very strong. For our part, we did not meet the requirements of the highest level," Lloris told 'L'Equipe'.
"We played below our potential and we paid for it. The score could have been more flattering for the Netherlands.
"We must challenge ourselves after this defeat and hope for a victory for Germany."