VIDEO: Guendouzi happy about his inclusion

Antoine Griezmann​ will be absent from the French squad for the first time since November 2016 as France play their final friendlies before the Euro 2024 tournament from June 14-July 14.

Lazio's Matteo Guendouzi has been called up for the first time since the last World Cup in place of 127-cap Griezmann, who has scored 44 goals for France.

"I was with my family yesterday and I received a call to tell me that I had to replace Grizou who had been injured. So it was great news and very happy to be here now. I hope it's not a very big injury and that he'll be able to finish the season because he's having a great season," Guendouzi said.

Guendouzi has played seven times for France, scoring one goal. He last played in the final group match in the Qatar World Cup, a 1-0 defeat against Tunisia.