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Lilian Thuram has tipped Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra to fill his boots as a leader of France's national team for years to come.

The 36-year-old, who made a record 142 appearances for France, believes Les Bleus are in safe hands with the likes of Diarra around.

When asked which player of the new generation could go on to be a leader for France for the next 10 years, Thuram said: 'I believe a lot in Lassana Diarra.

'He is someone who can bring something else.

'He is a midfielder, and that role requires character. He can help other players around him.'

sigh....
did we really lose a gem?

He's similar to what wenger said before that he's unpolished gem.He's desperately wants to leave us & there's nothing we can do at that time.

Yeah..... sometimes,he is better than Diaby.