It demonstrates the strength of world champions France that even without injured stars Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante, their midfield still looks brilliant.
Real Madrid pair Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga could line up in an ultra-mobile, technically superb midfield pivot, with the promising Youssouf Fofana and talented ball players like Adrien Rabiot and Jordan Veretout as well.
And there are plenty of others who have a good argument that they should have earned a spot in the 26-man group, with a Champions League-winning Real Madrid defender, several Premier League stars and a hotshot striker also not making the cut.