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Djorkaeff recalled by France

First Published: Mar 25, 2002

World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff has been recalled to the French squad on today.

The 34 year old replaces injured Robert Pires against Scotland in Paris and has not been involved with Roger Lemerre's squad for six months.

Pires is to miss the rest of the season and the World Cup finals with a knee injury.

Djorkaeff hit 2 goals on Saturday for his Premiership club Bolton Wanderers where he is on loan.