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'I want to play with Mbappe' - West Ham defender Diop's France ambition

The young centre-half has impressed during his short time in the Premier League and he hopes a senior call up for Les Bleus is on the horizon

Issa Diop hopes that his good form at West Ham will lead to a France call-up so that he can play alongside Kylian Mbappe.

The 21-year-old defender has been impressive during his first season in the Premier league, with his performances reportedly drawing interest from bigger clubs with Manchester United said to be looking at him.

Diop has formed a solid partnership with fellow summer arrival Fabian Balbuena and his performances at the London Stadium have earned him a recall to the France U21 team.