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Deschamps calls up Martial, leaves out Sakho

Monaco forward Anthony Martial has been handed a France call-up as Didier Deschamps left Mamadou Sakho out of his squad for their September friendlies.

Martial, 19, could make his international debut when France take on Portugal on September 4, or in a meeting with Serbia three days later.

Also missing is Sakho, the Liverpool defender yet to feature for Brendan Rodgers' men this season.

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is part of Deschamps' squad despite battling a back injury.

Squad in full:
Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham), Steve Mandanda (Marseille), Stephane Ruffier (Saint-Etienne)