Butez on France longlist for Zidane's first camp

The Como goalkeeper is reportedly in line for a first France call-up as Zinedine Zidane begins his reign.

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What happened. Reports in France and Italy indicate Como goalkeeper Jean Butez has been named on France's preliminary squad list. It comes ahead of Zidane's first camp in charge, for the extended September-October international break.

• Zidane is expected to name an extra-large squad, with reports in France claiming up to 50 players.
• Inter's Andy Diouf and Juventus's Pierre Kalulu are also reported to be on the longlist.
• France face Turkiye, Belgium, Italy and Belgium again in Nations League fixtures.

A preliminary list is compiled around a fortnight before the final squad announcement to alert players and clubs.

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