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Mandanda not content with watching brief

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The Marseille stopper is currently behind Hugo Lloris in the pecking order but feels he deserves a starting position between the sticks for the tournament hosts

Goalkeeper Steve Mandanda is eager to be given an opportunity to prove his worth for hosts France at Euro 2016.

The Marseille stalwart has been restricted to a watching brief, with captain Huge Lloris the number one choice.

But Mandanda, who has won 22 caps, believes he deserves a chance to shine for Didier Deschamps' side.

"I am not happy to be number two. I would like to play more matches.