France coach Didier Deschamps has explained calling up Chelsea fullback Malo Gusto.

Gusto has been named in the France squad for the first time this week.

“At Chelsea, there is more significant competition, even if he has been helped by an injury to their usual starter [James]," explained Deschamps.

“He has areas of his game to work on, and he knows that he can improve defensively.

"But he is a young player who already finds himself at Chelsea, and he has potential which promises further progression in the months to come."