Loic Remy watched from the bench as France got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with victory over Honduras.
The QPR striker, who spent last season on loan at Newcastle, wasn't needed as Karim Benzema's brace helped put the Central Americans to the sword.
Former Fulham target Wilson Palacios saw red in the first half for two booking to hand France a penalty, which Benzema converted.
Real Madrid star Benzema doubled their lead after the break, but was denied a hat-trick when their third went down as an own goal.
Goalline technology confirmed Benzema's strike hadn't crossed the line first time around, with the ball rebounding off the Honduran keeper to creep in moments later.
Elsewhere in Group E, ex-Fulham man Philippe Senderos was an unused sub as Switzerland scored at the death to beat Ecuador 2-1, while Argentina beat Bosnia by the same scoreline in Group F, with Lionel Messi among the goals.
