EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 : William Saliba, who has been struggling with back pain, will start in France's central defence as Les Bleus kick off their World Cup campaign with a Group I clash against Senegal on Tuesday.• France coach Didier Deschamps opts for Desire Doue in attack, leaving Rayan Cherki

Arsenal's William Saliba is managing back issues at France's World Cup camp in Boston after missing consecutive training sessions following the Champions

One of the pre-tournament favorites begins its World Cup campaign against a dangerous Senegalese side.