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Arsenal star William Saliba started for France against Austria in their opening game of Euro 2024. Les Bleus haven’t won the competition since Didier Deschamps lifted the trophy as a player all the way back in 2000. They are now dreaming of repeating that this summer. Before France even flew out to Germany, Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate was expected to start at the back ahead of Saliba. Deschamps has always preferred him. However, after an amazing season at Arsenal and a solid performance in the friendly against Canada before the Euros, Saliba got the nod in their opener on Monday night. French …

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