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France recall Delphine Cascarino and Kenza Dali for Nations League clashes

France have recalled Delphine Cascarino and Kenza Dali for April’s Nations League clashes against Switzerland and Norway, strengthening the squad with experience.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Kenza Dali of Aston Villa looks on during the Barclays Women's Super League match between Aston Villa and West Ham United at Villa Park on December 15, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)
Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images

Delphine Cascarino and Kenza Dali have returned to the France national team for their upcoming Nations League fixtures against Switzerland and Norway, as Laurent Bonadéi refreshes his squad ahead of the April internationals.

Both players were absent from the previous international break but have been rewarded for their performances in the United States with San Diego. Their return is viewed as a strategic boost for a French side preparing for what could be a decisive window in the Nations League campaign.

Bonadéi made clear that their inclusion is based on merit. “They have been performing well in their league and have had a very good preparation,” he said.

France will travel to face Switzerland on 4 April (20:00) before heading to Norway on 8 April (19:00), with both matches key to determining their standing in the competition.

The full 23-player squad includes Justine Petiteau, Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Solène Durand, Selma Bacha, Océane Bogaert, Estelle Cascarino, Maëlle Lakrar, Griedge Mbock, Aïssatou Tounkara, Wendie Renard, Sandy Baltimore, Kenza Dali, Grace Geyoro, Laurina Fazer, Sakina Karchaoui, Amel Majri, Charlotte Bilbault, Delphine Cascarino, Kadidiatou Diani, Naomie Feller, Marie-Antoinette Katoto, Eugénie Le Sommer, and Clara Mateo.