Lacroix has been a mainstay under Oliver Glasner and was promoted to vice-captain following the departure of Marc Guehi to Manchester City in January.
The 26-year-old made his debut for France during the March international break, coming off the bench as Didier Deschamps’ side beat Brazil 2-1 in Massachusetts, USA despite being reduced to 10-men.
Lacroix then played the full 90 as France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in Maryland.
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