Evra and Ribery recalled by Blanc

Captain Evra was banned for five games and Ribery for three after France players refused to train during last year's ill-fated World Cup campaign when now-banished striker Nicolas Anelka was sent home for insulting former coach Raymond Domenech.

Blanc resisted the temptation to recall Evra for last month's friendly win over Brazil despite his suspension having expired but with fellow left-back Eric Abidal having surgery on a liver tumour, Evra has now got his chance.

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