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Premier League players Olivier Giroud and Dimitri Payet were the heroes as France scored late on to open the 2016 European Championship with victory in Paris on Friday night.
Arsenal forward Giroud shrugged off a number of misses by heading in a Payet cross under pressure from Romania keeper Ciprian Tatarusanu, only for Patrice Evra to trip Bogdan Stancu to allow the same player to level from the spot.
The hosts looked likely to have to settle for a draw on home soil only for Payet to receive from Leicester's N'Golo Kante and send a stunning effort around Tatarusanu and into the net from outside the area.
But which player rated highest in the French capital? Check out our ratings gallery and let us know your comments in the section below.
France vs Romania player ratingsShow all 24 1 /24France vs Romania player ratings France vs Romania player ratings Hugo Lloris: 7 out of 10 Superb early stop from Stanciu but had little chance with the penalty.
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France vs Romania player ratings Bacary Sagna: 6 out of 10 Stood up well defensively and influential going forward - helping create move for Payet winner.
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France vs Romania player ratings Adil Rami: 7 out of 10 Strong in the air and composed on the ground - as France were kept busy by Romania's impressive start.
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France vs Romania player ratings Laurent Koscielny: 7 out of 10 Won headers and made number of key interceptions but was troubled by pace of Romania forward play at times.
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France vs Romania player ratings Patrice Evra: 6 out of 10 Mindless trip on Stancu allowed Romania chance to level. Eager to get forward but not as quick as in his Manchester United days.
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France vs Romania player ratings Paul Pogba: 7 out of 10 Close with a couple of efforts and full of tricks but ultimately unable to influence as much as his colleagues.
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France vs Romania player ratings N’Golo Kante: 8 out of 10 Leicester man took his champion form into the finals, running all night and harrying opposing players. Assisted winner.
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France vs Romania player ratings Blaise Matuidi: 7 out of 10 Offered another muscular presence in midfield and quick to snuff out danger when Romania broke.
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France vs Romania player ratings Antoine Griezmann: 7 out of 10 Could have done better when hitting the post from close range early on and also shot straight past the post before being taken off.
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France vs Romania player ratings Dimitri Payet: 7 out of 10 Struggled to find his feet early on before controlling proceedings toward end. Created Giroud leveller and thrashed in winner before leaving field in tears.
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France vs Romania player ratings Olivier Giroud: 7 out of 10 Wasteful in the extreme from the oft-derided Arsenal man before brave header gave France lift-off.
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France vs Romania player ratings Best off the bench: Kingsley Coman: 6 out of 10 Brought on as France pushed for a winner - a move which paid off in the closing minutes.
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France vs Romania player ratings Ciprian Tatarusanu: 7 out of 10 Could have been braver in challenging Giroud for opener but blameless amid majesty of Payet winner.
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France vs Romania player ratings Cristian Sapunaru: 6 out of 10 Strong in the tackle and provided creativity down the right side.
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France vs Romania player ratings Vlad Chiriches: 6 out of 10 As haphazard as most Tottenham fans will recall. Presented Griezmann with chance to hit post and could have been picked up second booking with a stricter referee. Quietly impressive otherwise and dealt well with Giroud for most part.
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France vs Romania player ratings Dragos Grigore: 7 out of 10 Vital challenge on Giroud and played part in frustrating France for long spells.
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France vs Romania player ratings Razvan Rat: 7 out of 10 Energetic showing from veteran former West Ham player but did struggle at times against French quick feet.
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France vs Romania player ratings Nicolae Stanciu: 7 out of 10 Only shone in part and unable to maintain Romania's strong start.
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France vs Romania player ratings Ovidiu Hoban: 6 out of 10 Patrolled space in front of back four well but did not shine as much as some of his colleagues.
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France vs Romania player ratings Mihai Pintilii: 6 out of 10 Upset home fans with some robust challenges early on as he stood up well to physicality of home side.
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France vs Romania player ratings Adrian Popa: 6 out of 10 Found it hard to get into the game but not through lack of effort from the winger.
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France vs Romania player ratings Florin Andone: 5 out of 10 Next to nothing of note from forward and was substituted near the end.
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France vs Romania player ratings Bogdan Stancu: 7 out of 10 Romania's most potent threat and scored confident penalty after winning spot-kick from Evra challenge.
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France vs Romania player ratings Best off the bench: Denis Alibec: 6 out of 10 Hoped to provide fresh impetus to tiring Romania frontline but not able to trouble French defence.
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France continue their campaign against Albania in Marseille on Wednesday, while Romania next take on Switzerland, again in Paris, earlier the same night.
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