Bayern Munich defender Bixente Lizarazu was the only surprise omission from the French squad of 18, revealed today by Jacques Santini, for the November 20th friendly against Yugoslavia at Stade de France.
Santini opted to stick with the group which successfully delivered the European titleholders first three qualifiers for Euro 2004.
Midfielder Olivier Dacourt is out injured while Philippe Mexes and Bruno Cheyrou have been replaced by Emmanuel Petit and Olivier Kapo respectively.
In the absence of Lizarazu, Santini opted for Lyon's Jeremy Brechet who has figured in the squad of 20 for the last two matches but not the final 18.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid star playmaker Zinedine Zidane, who has recovered from lumbago, has been called up, but controversial striker Nicolas Anelka has once again been left in the cold despite his goal for Manchester City against Manchester United last Saturday.
The players will gather at the national training centre at Clairefontaine on the outskirts of Paris from next Monday.
Goalkeepers: Fabien Barthez (Manchester United/Eng), Gregory Coupet (Lyon)
Defenders: Marcel Desailly (Chelsea/Eng), William Gallas (Chelsea/Eng), Willy Sagnol (Bayern Munich/Ger), Mikael Silvestre (Manchester United/Eng), Lilian Thuram (Juventus/Ita), Jeremy Brechet (Lyon).
Midfielders: Eric Carriere (Lyon), Olivier Kapo (Auxerre), Emmanuel Petit (Chelsea/Eng), Claude Makelele (Real Madrid/Spa), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal/Eng), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid/Spa)
Strikers: Sidney Govou (Lyon), Thierry Henry (Arsenal/Eng), Steve Marlet (Fulham/Eng), Sylvain Wiltord (Arsenal/Eng)