Francis Coquelin says that focusing on Arsenal comes before the dream of winning a spot in the France squad for Euro 2016.
The 24-year-old has represented France at various youth levels, but has never managed a cap for the senior team.
His performances at Arsenal, where he has established himself as a regular fixture in the heart of midfield, have led to talk that he could feature for Les Bleus in the finals next summer, something which a number of French players are dreaming of as the tournament is to be hosted by their homeland.
Coquelin is no different, but feels he must keep his targets smaller for now and make sure he puts Arsenal first.
He told his club's site: "For the future, I’m definitely making my targets smaller than making Euro 2016.
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"Everyone is talking about it, and obviously it is a massive thing, but I’m focused on Arsenal.
"We have a great squad but there are still a few people doubting us and I’m focused on clearing these doubts. I hope we can do something special this season", the Frenchman added.
Two Arsenal players have been called up by France coach Didier Deschamps for the country's friendlies with Germany and England over the international break: Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud.
