Didier Deschamps knows France will have to "go all out" if they are to overcome world champions Germany and reach the Euro 2016 final.
The imposing Stade Velodrome in Marseille will play host to a mouth-watering semi-final on Thursday after the hosts impressively overcame neutrals' favourites Iceland.
Olivier Giroud scored France's maiden first-half goal of the tournament after 12 minutes, which was followed by a towering Paul Pogba header, wonderful Dimitri Payet strike and inspired Antoine Griezmann effort before half-time.
Giroud added another as an entertaining quarter-final ended 5-2, leaving Deschamps pleased as Les Bleus aim for a return to the Stade de France in next Sunday's final.
"There's always been a lot of support over the last few weeks and months," the France head coach said. "I am happy for the players but also the fans.
"We have wonderful support from the people and the players decided to react like that (in going to see the fans) at the end themselves. I think the team are loved by the fans.
"We don't do everything perfectly - although we did a lot well tonight - and commit to everything.
"Clearly it was less stressful tonight, but we were able to put our foot down, able to turn matches around.
"I'm not going to put any pressure on Joachim Low. We're playing better, in the second half against Ireland and tonight.
"Germany are Germany, the best side in Europe and indeed the world, of course.
"In this competition although they had a scare against Italy, they've been in control in their games.
"It'll be another great fixture but it won't be a stroll in the park for them, we'll going to all out for it.
"We're playing in France but everything is possible. We really have to go all out for it"
It was a comprehensive end to a remarkable tournament for Iceland - the smallest nation to ever grace a major tournament.
Kolbeinn Sigthorsson and Birkir Bjarnason's efforts were deserved reward for their endeavour, which was applauded long after the final whistle by the vocal Icelandic support.
Lars Lagerback was touched after his final match in charge came to a close, leaving his role with Iceland full of pride.
"It's been a fantastic journey for me, these four and a half years," he said, with joint-coach Heimir Hallgrimsson set to now take full control.
"All the support we've had in Iceland - it's been absolutely fantastic.
"That's something really, really extra at this tournament, with all the fans coming here, and what we heard from back home.
"All the positivity and interest. I feel it deep in my heart.
"I didn't enjoy the first 45 minutes today, but otherwise I've enjoyed every minute I've spent in Iceland and with the team.
"It has been a privilege to take part in this journey."
The performance of Iceland will no doubt see Lagerback receive offers to carry on in management.
"It's been something special," the 67-year-old said. "Working and developing things together, and with the results we've achieved.
"The future? I don't know. I haven't closed any doors, but it should be something really, really extra. At least I should hope if I go in some head coach role or something.
"If someone wants to use me in some respect without maybe going in 100 per cent, I'm open to listen."
Source: PA
