Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted his admiration for Sochaux defender Ryad Boudebouz.

Boudebouz, 20, was playing for France U19 up until this year when he switched allegiances to Algeria.

Wenger said: "There are some good individuals in the Algeria team and I think they will get through the group with England.

"I know the youngster Ryad Boudebouz, who is a very good player."