... due to poor form and a lack of pitch time, many expected former Newcastle United superstar Yohan Cabaye to be missing.
Rumours suggest PSG want to sell him in January, and there will be offers from North London giants Arsenal and Spurs, but he is seriously regretting leaving Newcastle ... and he has told friends he wants a return to England.
But Didier Deschamps sticks with him, and has instead snubbed Remy Cabella because he hasn't started a Newcastle game in over five weeks.
No surprise is the inclusion of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, who has impressive in his loan deal at AS Roma.
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa thanked Roma for getting him back into the France squad by saying: “Maybe it was too cloudy in Newcastle!
“I am very happy for this call-up.
“It is always a pleasure to be part of the Coach’s squad. I know that I am here to complete the group and give my best. If I should get the chance to play, I’d give everything I have.
“I had lost myself at Newcastle. Maybe it was too cloudy! It wasn’t easy. Now I have found a bit of match fitness and a team that plays real football.
“I need to be a little wary after the injury, but I’m slowly getting back to my best.”