France boss Raymond Domenech has defended his decision not to involve Mathieu Flamini against England.
France boss stands by Flamini snub
France boss Raymond Domenech has defended his decision not to involve Mathieu Flamini against England.
Domenech's men ran out 1-0 victors at the Stade de France on Wednesday night after Franck Ribery struck a 32nd minute penalty.
Flamini remained on the bench for the encounter, a decision which has been questioned by some following the midfielder's excellent form for his club Arsenal.
But Domenech has backed his judgment, while insisting that the 24-year-old will soon get an opportunity to add to his first international cap - which he won last November against Morocco.
"Why didn't I play Mathieu Flamini? My job is not to please people or offer gifts. His time will come," he said.
