Abidal returns to the French

The French left side FC Barcelona, Eric Abidal, re-entered Wednesday in a call from coach Laurent Blanc for the friendly match England-France, which takes place on Nov. 17 and which will also feature Real striker Madrid Karim Benzema

In the list of 22 players, which Abidal had not been since the World Cup, does not include the name of a defensive midfielder Jérémy Toulalan Lyon, which has lost the confidence of the coach. Abidal, 31 and 50 games and internationally on his back, was one of five players to the French Football Federation (FFF) identified as responsible for the riot of selection in South Africa, but ultimately not imposed any sanctions. Yes were punished Nicolas Anelka (with 18-game suspension with the selection), Patrice Evra (5 games), Franck Ribéry (3 games) and Jérémy Toulalan (1 match). Ribery, Bayern Munich midfielder, not be on the list because, although he had already served his three-match ban, is convalescing from an injury to his right ankle. also through injury, will miss the appointment with the England squad Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby and Saint-Etienne's Blaise Matuidi.