Winger Pires set for international comeback

Arsenal's Robert Pires was today recalled to the France squad for the first time in almost a year.

Arsenal's Robert Pires was today recalled to the France squad for the first time in almost a year.

France play the Czech Republic in a friendly on February 12th.

Pires last played for his country against Romania on February 13th 2002.

He suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury against Newcastle in March and subsequently missed the World Cup finals in Japan and Korea.

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Goalkeepers:Fabien Barthez (Manchester United), Gregory Coupet (Lyon)

Defenders:Marcel Desailly (Chelsea, capt), William Gallas (Chelsea), Bixente Lizarazu (Bayern Munich), Philippe Mexes (Auxerre), Mika