Samir Nasri has been in impressive for form Manchester City, but his route through to the France national team appears to have been blocked.

The Frenchman's form has been key to the Blues maintaining their perfect league start after scoring against Everton as well as a major contribution in Kelechi Iheanacho's late winner against Crystal Palace.

However, France coach Didier Deschamps has all but ruled out working with the former Arsenal man, with Nasri's last of his 41 caps coming for Les Blues in a World Cup play-off clash against Ukraine in 2013.

"From the moment that I didn't pick him for the World Cup, I knew that I didn't make him happy. But I accept responsibility for that choice," Deschamps explained.

Nasri announced his decision to retire from international football with Deschamps admitting that the City midfielder is unlikely to receive a recall any time soon.

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"Today, no," he said. "I don't see why I would review my position in relation to what I saw. I didn't take my decision just like that, without having seen, talked and exchanged.

"He was called up to several gatherings where I formed my opinion and took my decision. These days I don't ask myself the question [about whether he should be recalled]."