Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin says he has yet to receive any contact from Didier Deschamps over a possible call-up to the France squad.
The 24-year-old was sent off in the 2-2 derby draw with Tottenham on Saturday but has otherwise enjoyed an impressive season at the heart of Arsene Wenger s side.
Coquelin was part of the France Under-19 side which won the European Championship in 2010, but he has yet to earn a place within the senior set-up.
But while he admits it would be a privilege to be part of Euro 2016 on home soil in June and July this year, Coquelin insists his primary focus is on performing well at club level.
I m the kind of person who’s really focused on the club first, he told Arsenal Weekly. It s how you play at the club that will decide whether you get to go to the national team.
If I perform well, if it has to come it will come. I m not really thinking about that too much at the moment because I ve got a lot to accomplish here. But if it comes I ll be happy.
I haven t been on the phone to him. I think he gives a pre-list of 30, 40 players and picks a squad from there. We haven t had contact there but when it comes I hope I m on top of the game and show I ll deserve it.
Coquelin, who issued an apology after his red card at Tottenham, will sit out Tuesday s FA Cup replay against Hull City due to suspension.
