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France coach Didier Deschamps to give 17-year-old Eduardo Camavinga debut in UEFA Nations League

Ligue 1 - Stade Rennes Training - La Piverdiere, Rennes, France - July 1, 2020 Stade Rennes' Eduardo Camavinga during training [REUTERS/Stephane Mahe]

France intend to give 17-year-old Eduardo Camavinga his first caps over the next week when they meet Sweden and Croatia in the Nations League, coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday.

The teenage midfielder, who earned rave reviews in his first full Ligue 1 season with Stade Rennes, received a call-up for Saturday’s match in Stockholm and next Tuesday’s clash at the Stade de France after Paul Pogba withdrew after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus.

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