Three players earn first call-up into France squad

Source: Xinhua| 2019-05-22 09:02:55|Editor: Liangyu
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PARIS, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Mike Maignan, Clement Lenglet and Leo Dubois made their first appearances in the FIFA World Cup title-winning side France as head coach Didier Deschamps announced the 24-man squad for three matches next month on Tuesday.

Following a friendly against Bolivia on June 2, France will play Turkey and Andorra in Euro 2020 qualifiers. France and Turkey lead group H with two wins in as many games.

Standing in front of the posts, Maignan helped Lille finish Ligue 1 runners-up, thus securing a ticket to next season's Champions League group stage, and he was voted as the Goalkeeper of the Year by the National Union of Professional Football Players (UNFP).

Deschamps called up Barcelona center half Lenglet in the absence of injured Presnel Kimpembe from Paris Saint-Germain. Lyon right back Dubois also received his first call-up by Les Bleus.

Deschamps recruited four goalkeepers this time as Hugo Lloris will participate in the Champions League final with Tottenham Hotspur on June 1 and be unavailable for the France-Bolivia friendly. He and club teammate Moussa Sissoko will join other Frenchmen on June 3.

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