France, who begin their World Cup campaign against Jamaica on 23 July, sacked former coach Diacre in March after several key players, including captain Wendie Renard, said they would no longer represent their country. Both defender Renard, 32, and her Lyon team-mate Le Sommer, 34, have been included in the World Cup squad for this summer's tournament in Australia and New Zealand. Defenders: Selma Bacha (Lyon), Estelle Cascarino (Manchester United), Elisa De Almeida (PSG), Sakina Karchaoui (PSG), Maelle Lakrar (Montpellier), Eve Perisset (Chelsea), Wendie Renard (Lyon), Aissatou Tounkara (Manchester United). Midfielders: Kenza Dali (Aston Villa), Laurina Fazer (PSG), Grace Geyoro (PSG), Amandine Henry (Angel City), Oriane Jean-Francois (PSG), Lea Le Garrec (FC Fleury), Amel Majri (Lyon), Sandie Toletti (Real Madrid). Forwards: Viviane Asseyi (West Ham), Vicki Becho (Lyon), Kadidiatou Diani (PSG), Naomie Feller (Real Madrid), Eugenie Le Sommer (Lyon), Clara Mateo (Paris FC).

Source: BBC June 06, 2023 23:01 UTC