Dembélé, the young French defender who is known for his speed and agility, has been named in France's squad for their friendly against England.

The 22-year-old has already made a name for himself with a number of performances in the French league this season, including a goal in the Coupe de France final victory over Lyon.

However, it was Dembélé's performance in the Coupe de la Ligue that truly caught the attention of the French national team. The midfielder scored twice in a 4-1 win over Montpellier on Sunday,Qatar Stars League Analysis becoming the first player to score two goals in consecutive matches for France since Thierry Henry in 2006.

Dembélé's goal came just moments after he had scored his first goal for the national team in the same fixture. He also assisted Christian Benteke in the second goal, which helped secure France's 5-1 victory.

"I am very happy about scoring my first international goal," Dembélé said. "It feels good to be playing for France again."

He added: "I want to thank everyone involved in helping me get here. I am really grateful to the coach and the club for giving me the opportunity to play for them."

Despite being a young player, Dembélé has already proven himself as a key player for France. He has shown flashes of brilliance and has been a constant threat on the pitch for France, earning him praise from both fans and pundits alike. He will no doubt continue to impress for the French national team in future matches.

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