Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino says midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin deserves a France call-up.
Pochettino appears baffled by the decision and has tried to address the problem on behalf of his player ahead of this summer's World Cup.
He said: "Until the final list is given he has his chances.
"I would actually invite the France national manager to come and see him direct as I think he has the skill and the quality to play with the France side and hopefully that will happen. I would be very pleased for him if that did happen."
