Deschamps unveils France”s star-studded World Cup squad and hands Robin Risser surprise call-up

PARIS: (May 15) France coach Didier Deschamps assembled a squad with formidable attacking talent for the World Cup and rewarded goalkeeper Robin Risser with a call-up for the showpiece tournament on Thursday following his breakthrough season.

Risser, who plays for Lens, has been one of the revelations of the French league season and won the award for the best goalkeeper earlier this week. He played a big role in making Lens the second-best defense in Ligue 1 and was selected by Deschamps in a No. 3 role behind Mike Maignan and Brice Samba.

“I’m full of pride, it’s something incredible,” Risser told broadcaster TF1. “I can’t find the words. It’s just extraordinary. It was one of my dreams.”