France defender Benjamin Pavard will stretch his versatility to goalkeeping if that is what it takes to win World Cup selection from coach Didier Deschamps.
Pavard, 21, earned his first two international caps in November as a surprise pick for friendlies against Wales and Germany.
"I am ready to be a goalkeeper if required," Pavard told France Football.
"Even as a substitute, it suits me. Can you imagine playing at a World Cup? What else is there for a footballer? Not much.
"Recently, [Stuttgart team-mate] Mario Gomez called me Lilian Thuram. A physio even told me that I made him think of Franz Beckenbauer.
"Many players are able to evolve at different positions. Thuram did it. [Sergio] Ramos started at right-back.
"Even as a holding midfielder, I like it. This season, I played in front of the defence against Augsburg and I ran 12 kilometres during the match."
candidate profile Benjamin PavardClub: Stuttgart Age:Nationality: Position: DefenderVote for here March 7, 2018
