France coach Didier Deschamps has been boosted by the rapid recovery of Raphael Varane.

Manchester United defender Varane could be set for a shock World Cup call-up for France.

The Frenchmn is out injured with a thigh injury picked up last month.

And he was expected to miss France's defence of their title in Qatar.

But Varane has recovered faster than expected and could now be selected by Didier Deschamps after beginning a running programme.