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France boss Didier Deschamps has claimed Anthony Martial was “burned out” at the Euros last summer – and has warned Steve Mandanda and Mousa Sissoko they will have to start playing regular football to guarantee their national places.

The Manchester United forward has still played 27 matches and 1,735 minutes in all competitions this season. But he played 61 games for club and country last season, including 120 minutes in the FA Cup final, and played no more than 45 minutes in four appearances at Euro 2016.

Deschamps told L'Equipe: “Last season he played a lot. Certainly too much. He arrived burned out at the Euros.

“Jose Mourinho expects certain things of him that he was not seeing at one time. Nevertheless, Anthony is playing (27 matches this season). Not all the time but it is no bad thing. He knows that when he is on the pitch, he has to be full on.”

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The former Chelsea midfielder welcomed the return to action of Mamadou Sakho but said his Crystal Palace team-mate Mandanda and Sissoko needed regular action.

The former Marseille keeper has not played since November 5 after knee surgery and has yet to win back his place under Sam Allardyce.

“He is in a complicated situation,” Deschamps said. “He has had an injury and then a change in coach. I am not going to say I am worried that he isn't playing but as long as he is not playing....”

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Sissoko has not established a regular first-team place since his record £30m transfer from Newcastle in the summer and has started only six Premier League matches.

“He is not playing much,” the France coach added. “It is probable he is worried but I am not going to enter into this debate. His late transfer affected his pre-season. Before the Euros, a lot of people were asking what he was doing in the squad. Since the Euro final, he has changed galaxy. That can be disconcerting. But I know Moussa.”

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Sakho has been brilliant in his first two Palace games after missing the Euros and then being bombed out at Liverpool.

“I am happy for him that he has become a footballer again,” Deschamps continued. “He has played well. Will I recall him? Everything is possible.”