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Kylian Mbappe in France squad to face England on June 13 after firing Monaco to Ligue 1 title last night

Wonderkid in line to feature in Three Lions friendly after stunning season... but there is no place for Manchester United's Anthony Martial

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DIDIER DESCHAMPS has named Monaco star Kylian Mbappe in the France squad to face England next month.

Les Bleus host England at the Stade de France in a friendly on June 13, and Deschamps has selected a 26-man squad including the 18-year-old wonderkid.

Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the opener for Monaco last night as they won the league
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the opener for Monaco last night as they won the leagueCredit: Reuters

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Mbappe, 18, made his first two international appearances in the March fixtures against Luxembourg and Spain - becoming France's second youngest player ever.

He retains his place in Deschamps' 26-man squad after helping Monaco to their first Ligue 1 title in 17 years, scoring 24 goals in the process.

And he will be buoyed by the news that he has been named in the France squad to face England
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And he will be buoyed by the news that he has been named in the France squad to face EnglandCredit: Rex Features

Mbappe netted last night as Leonardo Jardim's side wrapped up the league in a 2-0 win over Saint-Etienne at home.

That same squad will also take on Sweden in a World Cup qualifier on June 9 following a friendly against Paraguay on June 2.

It is a truly star-studded squad which also includes Manchester United's Paul Pogba, and Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann - who also could be moving to Manchester this summer.

Kylian Mbappe's breakthrough season has made him a target for Real Madrid
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Kylian Mbappe's breakthrough season has made him a target for a host of top European clubsCredit: EPA

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But there is still no place for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, who has not featured for his country since October 2015 due to his alleged involvement in a blackmail plot against international team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.

But there is no room for Anthony Martial despite good form for Manchester United
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But there is no room for Anthony Martial despite good form for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Press Association
French boss Didier Deschamps has not picked Benzema since the scandal emerged
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French boss Didier Deschamps has not picked Karim Benzema since the scandal emergedCredit: Getty Images

And Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is also snubbed, despite improved performances for the Red Devils in recent weeks.

Seven Premier League players have been included, with Chelsea's PFA Player of the Year N'Golo Kante joined by team-mate Kurt Zouma, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, Tottenham pair Hugo Lloris and Moussa Sissoko and Arsenal duo Olivier Giroud and Laurent Koscielny.

Deschamps told L'Equipe."All the players will play."

And when asked about Benzema's ongoing omission, he added: "The team of France was built before Euro 2016, consolidated through the competition, it continued to be in this phase of qualifications.

"I have a band in which there is a balance, a harmony."

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