France players appear to exchange words but it's all a big joke as they prepare for Bulgaria and Holland 

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Tempers appeared to become flared between the France players as they continued their preparations for their World Cup qualifying double header.

Burly forward Andre Pierre Gignac looked to be getting in between a disagreement of some sort as Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro exchanged words.

In the end it all amounted to nothing more than handbags at dawn, as the trio laughed off their brief discussion and got back to work.

Antoine Griezmann (L) and Kevin Gameiro speak as Andre Pierre Gignac gets in between

The apparent tense situation was nothing more than a laugh as the trio made light of it all 

Manchester United duo Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba (R) train on Tuesday in Paris

Manchester United duo Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba will feel the international break has come at a welcome time given the current situation at Old Trafford.

Following the draw with Stoke - in which Martial scored from the bench - United's recent form and performances have been mixed, with Pogba - as of yet - failing to justify his hefty £89m price tag with only one goal.

France manager Didier Deschamps defended the former Juventus midfielder when addressing the media.

Pogba was defended by France manager Didier Deschamps for his form with United 

Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna holds off Layvin Kurzawa as France prepare for Bulgaria

'He has changed his club team and needs to find his bearing with his new team-mates,' he said.

'With Paul, we always expect more. When he does something neutral, often it is not enough.

'He is someone we expect to make assists in every game – there is an expectation that is too large. 

Training at their base in Clairefontaine-en-Yvelines near Paris, the Euro 2016 runners-up welcome Bulgaria on Friday evening, before heading off to face Holland on Monday.