Lyon coach Remi Garde is backing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger for the France job.

Garde, who played under Wenger at Arsenal, believes the 62-year-old would make a good national coach.

"Wenger as the new national team coach? I believe that position would suit him well," Garde was quoted as saying by RMC.

"He knows European football very well, and also has good knowledge of world football and the French players because he follows the league closely.

"He would definitely be an interesting option in case Blanc leaves his position. He is a very big name in the world of football."