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Celtic star Dembele 'proud to play for France Coach Deschamps'
Celtic’s hat-trick hero in the Old Firm derby (5-1) has been called up by France’s Under-21s, a shot across the bow of the English FA, who are themselves reported to want him, too.
“If Didier Deschamps is keeping an eye on my performances then it means I am doing well, so that is a positive sign for me,” he told the Daily Record.
“I would be proud to play for a manager like him. I know that in the end hard work always pays off. I am a competitor. I am ambitious so I will keep working and I will get rewarded for it.
“Being called up to play with the Under-21s is an honour and I will obviously do my best and take everything that comes from the experience on board. It will make me a better player.”
The 20-year-old has been linked to Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal, who joined the race for the Frenchman recently.
