Kanté: Delighted to Return to the French National Team and Compete for Euro 2024 Title

24 Jun, 2024

N'Golo Kante

N'Golo Kanté, the French national team midfielder, expressed his joy at rejoining "Les Bleus" and participating in the UEFA European Championship Euro 2024. This came during the pre-match press conference ahead of France's match against Poland in the third and final group stage round.

The French team is set to face Poland tomorrow evening as part of the third round of group stage matches. Kanté highlighted the significant impact of Kylian Mbappé's return, stating, "With Kylian Mbappé back, he can help us and always contributes to our victories. It's a huge addition for us."

Kanté added, "It's wonderful to return to the French national team, see the fans, and compete for a prestigious title like the UEFA European Championship. Receiving praise and support from everyone means a lot to me." He also mentioned his excellent physical condition after a successful season with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, saying, "I've had a good season with Al-Ittihad and feel great physically. I feel like I can give my all now."

In Group D, the Netherlands leads the standings with 4 points, while France is in second place with the same points. Austria is in third place with 3 points, with chances to qualify with a win or draw in their next match. Meanwhile, Poland has officially exited the competition after losing their first two matches.