Team News: Mario Gomez returns to Germany fold for friendly visit to France

World champions Germany have handed a start to returning striker Mario Gomez as they prepare to face Euro 2016 hosts France in a friendly fixture.

Germany coach Joachim Low has also decided to give a place to Sami Khedira in midfield, while youngster Julian Draxler partners Thomas Muller and Gomez as part of a forward-lying three.

As for the home side, Didier Deschamps has continued to put his faith in Manchester United youngster Anthony Martial, who is to link up with both Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann up top.

France will also feature a midfield three that includes the presences of Blaise Matuidi, Paul Pogba and veteran Lassana Diarra.

France: Lloris; Evra, Koscielny, Varane, Sagna, Diarra, Matuidi, Pogba, Griezmann, Martial, Giroud

Germany: Neuer; Hector, Hummels, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Draxler, Muller, Rudiger, Boateng, Ginter, Gomez

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