France coach Didier Deschamps has paid tribute to Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric.

Modric came in for a generous amount of praise from France coach Didier Deschamps ahead of his side's World Cup final meeting with Croatia on Sunday.

"Anyone who says that Modric moves very little has not seen him play," Deschamps said to reporters.

"He is an impressive player with a tremendous influence on the game.

"He knows how to do everything. He scores goals, passes, works hard and assists."