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Arsenal defender Saliba frustrated after World Cup campaign

Arsenal defender William Saliba hinted at frustration over his World Cup campaign with France.

Saliba has opened up on his time at the World Cup in Qatar with France.

He told Sky Sports: "I went to the World Cup, I didn't play, but it's okay - I still smile.

"It was my first experience. I am young and to be in this France squad is so hard, so I was happy. It makes me hungry to be in the next tournament.

"We lost that final, unfortunately, but we will be back. Then I came back and I have this little period where I didn't play my best.

"I know I have to work, to get back [to my levels]. I know when I play [well] and when I play [poorly]. We are lucky here, I have the coaches to help me grow.

"They sit me down and say, 'This one was good, this was bad... you need to improve here'."

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