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Dec. 5, 2022

AFP

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Mbappe shines, England cruise

Mbappe shines, England cruise

France superstar striker, Kylian Mbappe

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    Mbappe called the World Cup his "obsession" after his match-winning performance
    France will face England on Saturday at the Al Bayt Stadium

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KYLIAN Mbappe was the star of the show again for France with a superb brace which sunk Poland 3-1 and gave the world champions a mouthwatering last-eight showdown with England, easy 3-0 winners over Senegal.

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe rifled home two blistering second-half strikes after his veteran striker partner Olivier Giroud became France's all-time leading scorer with his 52nd goal for his country just before halftime.

Mbappe called the World Cup his "obsession" after his match-winning performance, which took his tally to a tournament-leading five and also included an assist for Giroud's record-breaking opener.

"The only objective for me is to win the World Cup," said the 23-year-old.

"That is what I am dreaming of. I didn't come here to win the Golden Ball (for best player). That is not why I am here. I am here to win and help the French national team."

France will face England on Saturday at the Al Bayt Stadium, where Gareth Southgate's team strolled past Senegal in a performance full of positives, not least the form of teen sensation Jude Bellingham.

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Bellingham, 19, set up Jordan Henderson's opener and the Borussia Dortmund midfielder was involved again when England captain Kane bagged his first goal in this World Cup and overtook Gary Lineker as England's all-time top scorer in major tournaments.

Bukayo Saka dinked home England's third in the 57th minute to secure a comfortable win and set up a huge tie with one of the pre-tournament favourites.

"We'll enjoy this one but then our focus turns to that, it's going to be a really tough game," said captain Kane. "They are reigning champions but it's a good battle." - AFP

 

                                          

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