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THE SQUAD

= caps, goals, clubs and ages (as of 20.11.22)

GOALKEEPERS

Alphonse AREOLA

West Ham United (Eng)

Age 29 (27.02.93)

Despite an inconsistent career, having moved to London permanently this summer, the ex-PSG man seems to have supplanted the experienced Steve Mandanda in the squad.

Hugo LLORIS

Tottenham Hotspur (Eng)

Age 35 (26.12.86)

A France legend but despite his prominence, performances have been middling for some time. Possibly the long-serving national team captain’s last tournament.

Mike MAIGNAN

Milan (Ita)

Age 27 (03.07.95)

Commanding, assured and a French champion with Lille, Maignan followed that

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