Ex-Arsenal captain Gallas offers advice to Saliba after France snub

Former Arsenal captain William Gallas insists William Saliba can make France's Euro2024 squad.

France coach Didier Deschamps has ignored the defender for recent squads.

But Gallas told Genting Casino: "He reminds me of myself. I was waiting for an opportunity to play for France after playing in the Champions League for a few seasons. I was playing next to Marcel Desailly, my club team mate, against Slovenia for my first cap.

"I said myself 'you have to take this opportunity'. I knew that I could establish myself in that team for years if I played well and that's what I did. I had a good game against Slovenia and went on to receive 84 caps for France.

"I think I was a substitute once or twice in that period. Saliba can do the same thing if he takes his opportunity. He just needs to be patient."