Goalkeeper Steve Mandanda is eager to be given an opportunity to prove his worth for hosts France at Euro 2016. The Marseille stalwart has been restricted to a watching brief, with captain Huge Lloris the number one choice.
But Mandanda, who has won 22 caps, believes he deserves a chance to shine for Didier Deschamps' side. "I am not happy to be number two. I would like to play more matches. I want to be number one," the 31-year-old told L'Equipe .
"I tell myself I must be ready to play. This is no disrespect to Hugo. Any competitor prefers to play. That does not stop me respecting the decision of the coach. I know that Hugo is the captain and he is performing, but this does not alter the fact that I want to play and be part of the starting 11."
France finished top of Group A, conceding just one goal, and will face one of the four best third-placed sides in the round of 16.
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