Atletico Madrid signing Thomas Lemar has hailed the leadership qualities of France teammate Paul Pogba.

Lemar insists Manchester United midfielder Pogba is a popular figure amongst the France squad and has hailed the former Juventus man's leadership.

“He's leading us all, he's smiling, he's also giving is good advice," Lemar said.

“He's a guy who like to take responsibilities and he's doing it well in this tournament.

“I hope it will go on like that for him and us in the competition."