France coach Didier Deschamps insists his unbeaten World Cup record counts for nothing as Les Bleus prepare to face Germany in Friday’s quarter-final in Rio.

Deschamps has never lost a World Cup game either as a player or a coach – he captained France to their 1998 triumph.

Speaking after the 2-0 win over Nigeria, Deschamps said: “What I am interested in is the here and now. We are among the last eight teams of the World Cup in Brazil.

“We have four days to rest and prepare for the game.”

France’s match-winner Paul Pogba hailed his winning goal as one of the best moments of his life as Les Bleus swept into the last eight after seeing off the Super Eagles in Brasilia.

Pogba’s header came in the 79th minute and Joseph Yobo’s own goal put the gloss on it for Didier Deschamps side.

Pogba said: “I have no words to describe this feeling. The whole country is behind us and scoring that goal really liberated us. I am so happy for the team and all France.

“To score a goal for your country, especially in such an important game like this to get into the last eight of the World Cup, is one of the best moments of my life.”

Meanwhile, defender Yobo became the first Nigerian to win 100 caps during the game against Les Bleus and yesterday confirmed he would not be adding to the landmark.

“This is it. I can look back on my career with great pride,” he told reporters.

“I wanted to leave on a high for my country. Defeat by France was not the right way to go but I’m happy with all I’ve done for the national team.

“It’s time to give a chance to other people to come through this team. Our football has a bright future.”