Manchester City fullback Benjamin Mendy insists he deserves his place in the France World Cup squad.

Despite his injury dominated season, Mendy was named by France coach Didier Deschamps in his preliminary squad.

He said, "I am a winner. Me, I'm hungry to play. I understand there are doubts. I do not fear that. People do not see the work I did. I will continue. I know where I'm going.

"I am much more focused than before, already. I am 100% in my concentration. I repeat, I do not want people to say to themselves: that he would have done better before. I did not feel pain during my tackles. I am very, very well recovered."