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Mbappe named in star-studded France squad as Benzema snubbed again

There is room for the teenager after an incredible season for Monaco, but Real Madrid's striker remains in the cold

Kylian Mbappe has been named in a star-studded France squad for his country's triple-header of matches next month, while Alexandre Lacazette and Kurt Zouma return.

France have friendlies against Paraguay and England either side of an away World Cup qualifier against Sweden on June 9.

Mbappe, 18, made his first two international appearances during the March fixtures against Luxembourg and Spain and retains his place in Didier Deschamps' 26-man squad after helping Monaco to their first Ligue 1 title in 17 years.