Didier Deschamps has warned France there is no such thing as an easy match and hopes his side take their Japan friendly seriously on Friday.
Les Bleus have picked up maximum points from their opening two games in Group I, but are obliged to play the Samurai Blue just four days before encountering the World and European champions, Spain.
Nonetheless, Deschamps believes it is important to preserve their momentous run going into the international break and impress against a Japan team brimming with "quality and experience."
"The objective is always the same: to achieve the best possible result before Tuesday's game against Spain," he said at a press conference.
"A friendly must be taken seriously. I do not want us to discard this match. The best way to prepare for Spain is to do things right on Friday.
"Japan have a lot of quality and experience. Some of my players may be given more playing time than in previous selections. I can also deduce more information about my team.
no small team anymore