Butez earns first France call-up as late replacement

The Como goalkeeper's standout form has finally earned him a first senior France call-up.

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What happened. Jean Butez has been called up to the France national team for the first time, replacing Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser who withdrew due to a physical issue.

• Butez played all 38 of Como's Serie A matches last season as they qualified for the Champions League.
• He has featured in four of five league games this season and Como's first Champions League match, a 4-1 win over RB Leipzig.
• Zinedine Zidane named his first France squad, including first call-ups for Andy Diouf and Lucas Da Cunha.

France face Turkiye on September 25, Belgium on September 28, Italy on October 2 and Belgium again on October 5.

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