Domenech retains Gallas in France squad

William Gallas has retained his place in a reduced France squad as Raymond Domenech’s side begin their World Cup preparations in earnest in Tignes tomorrow.

Karim Benzema, Patrick Vieira and Samir Nasri were three high-profile omissions from the 30-man preliminary World Cup squad named by Domenech last week and Les Bleus have opted to cull another six players for the training camp at the French ski resort.