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Guendouzi - The story behind my France call-up

It's been a meteoric rise for Matteo Guendouzi.

The 20-year-old was initially due to continue his key role in France Under-21s' Euro qualifying campaign this week but after Paul Pogba was withdrawn through injury, our midfielder was rewarded for his fine form with a first call-up to the senior side.

Guendouzi now has the opportunity to win his first cap against Albania on Saturday or Andorra on Monday, a feat which will top off a whirlwind week.

"I was taking a nap and someone knocked on my door. I didn't answer because I was sleeping," the midfielder told FFF TV.