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PARIS (AP) \u2014 World Cup winner N’Golo Kante has been recalled to France for qualifiers against Ukraine and Azerbaijan.<\/p>\n
Kante made his 64th and final appearance for Les Bleus in a goalless draw with Israel last November. The small, tireless midfielder plays in the Saudi Professional League with Al Ittihad.<\/p>\n
“He is at the highest level,” France coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday after announcing the 24-man list. “I call him not to make him feel part of the group, but to give him an important role.”<\/p>\n
France, who lead Europe’s Group D, can qualify for next year’s World Cup if they defeat second-place Ukraine at the Parc des Princes on November 13. Coach Didier Deschamps’ players are scheduled to fly to Baku for a match against Azerbaijan in three days’ time.<\/p>\n
Up front, Deschamps will be without injured Paris Saint-Germain forwards Desiree Douet and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9. But he has plenty of firepower at his disposal, including Tottenham’s in-form striker Randal Kolo Muani and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbapp\u00e9.<\/p>\n
France<\/h2>\n
Goalkeeper: Lucas Chevalier (PSG), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Brice Samba (Rennes)<\/p>\n
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Maro Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (PSG), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Williams Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)<\/p>\n
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad), Manu Kone (Roma), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Warren Zaile-Emery (PSG)<\/p>\n
Forwards: Magnes Acriuce (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Ryan Cherki (Manchester City), Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Randal Kolo Muani (Tottenham), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Christopher Nkunku (AC Milan)<\/p>\n
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AP Soccer: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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