Sam Walker was Britain's hero as he staved off three match points to triumph 12-10 over Simon Gauzy in a decider to give his side a 3-2 win over France in a topsy-turvy encounter in the men's team event.

All five matches went to deciders in a clash that lasted close to four hours, with France squandering a 2-1 lead as Britain were grateful for victories from Paul Drinkhall, Liam Pitchford and Walker.

From 10-7 down in the fifth game of the fifth match, 21-year-old Walker reeled off five points in a row to clinch an unlikely victory.

Following their first-round win, Britain now take on defending champions China in the quarter-finals.