Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer feels Paul Pogba is happier playing for France over Manchester United.

The midfielder shined as France beat Belgium 1-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday night.

"I think he plays with a freedom in this France team where if he makes a mistake it's accepted but if he does that in a Man United shirt he looks as if he is scared," Shearer said during ITV's post-match coverage.

Fellow pundit Rio Ferdinand was in agreement, saying Les Blues are far better set up to get the best out of him.

"I don't think the team (at United) is set up to benefit him sometimes,' the former United defender explained. 'We are all trying to work that out.

"At United sometimes he's not had the consistency and has been moved around. Maybe he isn't comfortable in that environment."