Former France captain Wendie Renard and all-time main purpose scorer Eugenie Le Sommer have been recalled to the nationwide group for worldwide friendlies within the build-up to this yr’s World Cup.
Renard mentioned final month she would step again from the nationwide group and wouldn’t play on the World Cup to protect her psychological well being, with RMC Sport reporting that she wouldn’t signify the nationwide aspect so long as Corinne Diacre was head coach.
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This month, Diacre was sacked by the French federation on the advice of an Government Committee, with Herve Renard being named as her successor on Thursday, clearing the trail for Renard’s return to the group.
Nevertheless, the newly appointed coach didn’t point out whether or not the defender could be handed the captain’s armband once more, telling reporters: “I all the time make it a follow to let the events know earlier than anybody else.
“First I will have a chat along with her and get the heart beat of this group, however I am wanting ahead to it,” he added forward of subsequent month’s video games towards Colombia and Canada.”
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One other participant making her return to the nationwide group is Le Sommer, who was unnoticed of the squad by Diacre for final yr’s European Championship in England.
“With out revealing a lot, my message may be very clear with Eugenie. She has an incomparable expertise,” Renard mentioned.
“We actually want her expertise and her intelligence within the sport. It has been a pleasure to speak along with her and I sit up for assembly her and seeing her in motion.”
France will likely be seeking to win their maiden World Cup at this yr’s showpiece occasion, which is being co-hosted by New Zealand and Australia from July 20-Aug. 20.