Evra gets France call-up

MANCHESTER United left-back Patrice Evra has been recalled to the France squad by Raymond Domenech.

Evra, who has not played for Les Bleus for two years, has been included in the squad to face Greece in a friendly on Wednesday.

Bolton Wanderers striker Nicolas Anelka is joined by Arsenal captain Thierry Henry and Manchester United counterpart Louis Saha.

Arsenal defender William Gallas and Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele are also included in the squad.

France coach Domenech sprung two major surprises as Lyon striker Karim Benzema and River Plate midfielder Gonzalo Higuain were both named in the party. Both players are 19.

France squad: Gregory Coupet (Lyon), Mickael Landreau (Paris St Germain); Eric Abidal (Lyon), Francois Clerc (Lyon), Julien Escude (Sevilla), Patrice Evra (Manchester United), William Gallas (Arsenal), Philippe Mexes (Roma), Willy Sagnol (Bayern Munich), Lilian Thuram (Barcelona); Alou Diarra (Lyon), Sidney Govou (Lyon), Gonzalo Higuain (River Plate), Claude Makelele (Chelsea), Florent Malouda (Lyon), Rio Antonio Mavuba (Bordeaux), Franck Ribery (Marseille), Jeremy Toulalan (Lyon), Patrick Vieira (Inter Milan), Sylvain Wiltord (Lyon); Nicolas Anelka (Bolton), Karim Benzema (Lyon), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Louis Saha (Manchester United).