Former Arsenal captain William Gallas insists William Saliba can make France's Euro2024 squad.
France coach Didier Deschamps has ignored the defender for recent squads.
But Gallas told Genting Casino: "He reminds me of myself. I was waiting for an opportunity to play for France after playing in the Champions League for a few seasons. I was playing next to Marcel Desailly, my club team mate, against Slovenia for my first cap.
"I said myself 'you have to take this opportunity'. I knew that I could establish myself in that team for years if I played well and that's what I did. I had a good game against Slovenia and went on to receive 84 caps for France.
"I think I was a substitute once or twice in that period. Saliba can do the same thing if he takes his opportunity. He just needs to be patient."
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