Lens head coach Pierre Sage admitted he is already thinking about the Coupe de France final after their last-four victory over Toulouse on Tuesday.

Florian Thauvin starred for Lens in their 4-1 semi-final win at home, scoring a penalty and providing an assist for Allan Saint-Maximin, while also playing crucial roles in goals scored by Adrien Thomasson and Saud Abdulhamid.

Lens will feature in the Coupe de France final for the first time since 1998, and will face either Strasbourg or Nice in the showpiece.

The French side are enjoying a brilliant campaign, with a Ligue 1 title still to fight for alongside the Coupe de France, which they have never won.

Lens have now won 24 matches across all competitions this term, having recorded more successes in a single campaign only once in the 21st century (27 in 2022-23).

Sage, however, believes their season will only hold value if they finish with silverware next month.

"The only feeling I have is that I want to win the final. That's the only one," said Sage in a delayed interview after Lens stormed onto the pitch in celebration.

"I have to admit that the fact that the celebrations were delayed a bit, that the crowd prevented us from doing our lap of honour, brought me back down to earth a little.

"I immediately thought about the next match, which is the most important to validate this run and properly prepare the birthday present (120 years) that this club deserves.

"Honestly, I don't want to spoil the atmosphere; I have to admit that I'm already focused on the final. Because for me, qualifying for the final without winning the cup isn't the reward that people deserve.

"So it's good, the run is good, but once again, I want to go all the way; everyone here deserves it."