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Josh Holland

'Faultless' - William Saliba World Cup decision questioned after France prove Mikel Arteta right

Reigning World Cup champions France fell to their first defeat of the campaign this evening as they were defeated 1-0 by Tunisia. Didier Deschamps made a number of changes to his side after they had already secured their spot in the last 16, but didn't start William Saliba.

The Arsenal defender had been an unused substitute in Les Blues' opening two victories over Australia and Denmark and there were rumours circling around France that he would be handed a start in Deschamps' starting XI for their final group clash against Tunisia.

Instead, Ibrahima Konate and Raphael Varane started in the centre of defence as a number of changes were made from Saturday's win over Denmark. Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Olivier Giroud and Theo Hernandez were all rested but the Gunners centre-back was not given a chance.

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