Defender Evra called up for France

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 Wednesday.

Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka is joined by Arsenal captain Thierry Henry and Manchester United counterpart Louis Saha. William Gallas of Arsenal and Chelsea’s Claude Makelele are also 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).