Manchester United youngster Leny Yoro has received another major international boost after earning a place in the France squad for the upcoming November break.
Les Bleus are preparing for two Nations League fixtures, taking on Italy on November 13 before facing Turkey three days later.
Yoro was handed a surprise opportunity to make his senior debut for France last month after an injury ruled Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konate out of the squad.
The 20-year-old seized his chance, featuring against Belgium and helping his country secure an emphatic 4-1 victory.
His impressive display earned widespread praise, including recognition from France manager Zinedine Zidane.
Yoro stood out with his aggressive, front-foot defending and impressive ability to carry the ball forward and build attacks from the back.
He returned to Old Trafford full of confidence and has looked a level above several of his teammates in recent appearances.
However, the young defender is still learning his trade, and his development has inevitably come with a few costly mistakes.
His aggressive approach to pressing can sometimes leave significant gaps behind him, exposing the defence when opponents manage to bypass his initial challenge.
However, the £52 million defender has shown he has the potential to develop into one of the best centre-backs of his generation.
France currently hold a six-point advantage over second-placed Ukraine in Group D, putting them in a strong position heading into their remaining fixtures.
With qualification looking comfortable, Zidane could use the opportunity to experiment with younger players, potentially handing Yoro another chance to impress against Turkey.
??? La liste de Zinédine Zidane pour nos 2 derniers matchs de la phase de groupes de Ligue des Nations, face à l’Italie et à la Turquie !
Première convocation pour Pablo Pagis ? pic.twitter.com/Tmwmhcgg8C
— Equipe de France ?? (@equipedefrance) November 6, 2026
United head coach Michael Carrick has also acknowledged the significant strides the young defender has made this season.
The 45-year-old will undoubtedly be delighted to see Yoro earning another opportunity to represent his country and continue his development on the international stage.
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