Strength in depth is always believed to be one of the keys to success in football and, judging by the players who Didier Deschamps hasn't deemed worthy enough to select for his latest France squad, 'Les Bleus' possess it in abundance.
The former Juventus midfielder named his squad for the upcoming fixtures against Luxembourg and Spain and, while his 23 man selection isn't exactly under strength, Deschamps has overlooked a ridiculous amount of talent.
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One of the most notable inclusions is Monaco wonderkid and scourge of Manchester City, Kylian Mbappe, who's phenomenal 2016/17 has earned him full international honours.
Mbappe has received his first call up to the national team for his fine form, this season. Image: PA
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Despite scoring 28 goals this season, Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette hasn't been able to force his way into Deschamps' plans ahead of Olivier Giroud, who has just 11 goals to his name during the current campaign.
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There is also no place for Manchester United's Anthony Martial, who has endured a difficult second season at Old Trafford.
Martial's difficult second season at Old Trafford has seen him lose his place in the France national team. Image: PA
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Dimitri Payet retains his place in Deschamps' squad but Karim Benzema is still sidelined, along with Kingsley Coman and Raphael Varane.
Real's Varane has also been sidelined by Didier Deschamps. Image: PA
Just look at this XI Deschamps could have selected:
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So...much...talent.
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