Kylian Mbappé was recalled to the France squad on Thursday for the Nations League quarterfinal against Croatia. Coach Didier Deschamps named his squad and Mbappé is set to return against Croatia in Split next Thursday.

Kylian Mbappe has been called up to the France squad for the first time since last September to face Croatia in the Nations League quarter-finals, coach Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been recalled to France's squad after being omitted by manager Didier Deschamps for the past two international breaks. The 26-year-old has been named in France's squad for the Nations League quarter-final against Croatia.

The 26-year-old missed the October call-up due to a thigh injury and was also left out of the squad for November's Nations League games.

Mbappe will be captain' - France boss Didier Deschamps recalls star forward for Croatia matches after one-off omission

Kylian Mbappe will be back to captain France in the upcoming Nations League quarter-final against Croatia, confirms coach Didier Deschamps. Mbappe has not played for the national team for the last six months.