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World Cup on Thursday, as coach Didier Deschamps deals with the absence of a host of big names for a UEFA Nations League double header. Karim Benzema is sidelined with a thigh injury suffered playing for Real Madrid, while Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery.

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Giroud, Dembele in France Nations League squad

Karim Benzema is sidelined with a thigh injury suffered playing for Real Madrid, while Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after undergoing knee surgery.

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Tottenham eye up Monaco star Youssouf Fofana as exciting plan for Frenchman revealed

Tottenham are keeping tabs on Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana ahead of a potential raid this summer, according to a report.