Is Varane the right person to lead France?

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has worn the captain's armband for France's senior team since 2010, rocking up 72 caps as their leader. 

However, with a young squad brewing and Lloris getting on a bit at the age of 31, some French supporters have been turning their attention to who could be his successor.

One name heavily in the mix is Raphel Varane, who at the age of 25 already has four Champions League medals in his trophy cabinet as well as 41 caps at international level.

National team coach Didier Deschamps has always been an admirer of the defender, making him France's youngest ever captain (21 years old) when he lead the team against Armenia in October 2014.

His reasoning: "Talent has no age", and it makes sense to hold such an opinion about someone like Varane, who has had a stellar career to date. 

He needed just one season at Lens to catch the attention of Real Madrid, joining the European giants in 2011. He has since made 233 appearances and won 15 trophies, discounting individual ones.

His CV speaks for itself but not all are convinced that he should be 'Les Bleus' next leader. World Cup winning full-back Bixente Lizarazu argues: "He is quick, talented but I would like him to become more of a leader and the boss of his defence. Maybe he is too nice".

Varane promptly replied: "I am shy, quiet and a cool guys in life. And I am no different on the pitch. I just play to my strengths and my ability".

The issue boils down to whether the team needs a vocal leader, or one who just lets his performance do the talking. 

Therefore, this summer's World Cup in Russia could be the perfect test for Varane to show he has all the leadership abilities to become France's next captain.