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Tashan Deniran-Alleyne

Arsenal ace William Saliba discovers his France World Cup role after replacing Raphael Varane

William Saliba has enjoyed a strong start to the season with Arsenal, but it's safe to say it has been a mixed bag for him during the international break with France.

Having replaced the injured Jules Kounde in the 23rd minute against Austria last Thursday, the 21-year-old carried his club form into the game as he helped Les Bleus keep a clean sheet and afterward was heavily praised by Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe on Instagram.

However, it was more of a struggle for Saliba on Sunday night against Denmark as, in the absence of Manchester United's Raphael Varane, he made his fourth start for the France national team - although, after a less than convincing 45 minutes, the Arsenal defender was hauled off at half-time alongside Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.

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