Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hit back at France coach Raymond Domenech in their row over Thierry Henry.
Henry's season has been ended prematurely because of groin and stomach injuries, and Wenger pinned the blame on France for over-working the striker.
Domenech said he was 'seriously tired out' by the Gunners boss on Thursday, but Wenger has responded by claiming the France coach is the only national team boss never to contact him.
Wenger is refusing to back down on his feelings towards national team call-ups, and specifically insignificant friendly matches.
"It is not unreasonable that I play Henry after a match with the French team," he told L'Equipe.
"Thierry Henry is a player being very well paid by his club. If the French Federation paid Henry, I would then ask Domenech's opinion.
"Do I have to set the working programme of a player to match with the French team's dates? Anyway, we often gave him some rest.
"My feeling is it's just crazy, and when I speak up against the use of players during friendlies, I believe I am within my rights.
"The latest example is the friendly against Argentina. Was it essential to play Henry for 90 minutes, while we have a crazy period of matches with Arsenal?
"The real problem is the lack of communication. The national coach never calls me.
"He draws on clubs that make the players improve, and he looks down on the clubs, without paying any attention.
"Is it too much to have a phone call to get news about a player we see every day? If there was that behaviour there would be no problem.
"The other national coaches contact me, we talk. The only one who never calls is Domenech."