Anthony Martial has been told to change his state of mind and become 'more consistent' by France manager Didier Deschamps.

The Manchester United forward has endured a sub-par start to the new season, having been one of few highlights for his club last term, as he adjusts to life under new manager Jose Mourinho.

The 20-year-old, who is yet to score in 2016-17 after netting 17 times in all competitions in 2015-16, has now linked up with Les Bleus for a friendly against Italy and the World Cup qualifying clash with Belarus, and his national boss has urged Martial to rediscover his previous form.

Anthony Martial, right, has been urged to rediscover his form by Didier Deschamps

Martial, pictured with Antoine Griezmann (right) and Kevin Gameiro (centre) during a training session, has linked up with the France national squad ahead of two matches

France coach Deschamps wants to see the forward achieve more consistency in his game

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'Anthony started the season very early. He's already played a lot in a system that is slightly different to ours,' Deschamps said.

'He needs to be more consistent, despite his qualities. He can make the difference in a game because he's a fast and powerful player who can score and assist.

'At this age, even if he has already proved a lot, he has to go through that stage. He has to maintain a certain level of performance for some weeks, some months.

'He's played a lot, he's the one who played the most last season and that's why he was a little unfit at the European Championship.'

Martial arrives at the French national training base at Clairefontaine on Monday

The 20-year-old (right) is pictured in conversation with Paul Pogba during United training

Deschamps believes the secret to Martial's success lies in the youngster's willingness to test his own boundaries.

'He has a lot of qualities. I've already told him that so he is aware, but he must push himself a little harder sometimes,' he said.

'It's his state of mind. He's like that so he needs to battle a little with himself. He needs to get stronger in order to maintain his level on a long run.'