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'I'm sure France are monitoring him closely' - Lennon backs Celtic striker Edouard for international call

Celtic manager Neil Lennon believes the form of striker Odsonne Edouard makes him a candidate to play for France at Euro 2020.

Les Bleus may be world champions and have a wealth of forward options such as Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud at their disposal, not to mention the likes of Alexandre Lacazette and Karim Benzema, who do not get a look in to Didier Deschamps’ side, but Lennon feels that the 22-year-old is playing as well as anyone currently.

Edouard has scored 24 goals for Celtic already this season, including a midweek double against Motherwell at Fir Park, while the Northern Irishman also cited his electric form for the France Under-21 side, with whom he has scored 11 in six outings.