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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Jacob Leeks

Alan Shearer wades into "best in the world" debate as he makes Kylian Mbappe claim

Alan Shearer has hailed Kylian Mbappe as the best player in the world as the attacker continues to star for France at the World Cup.

Mbappe has already scored three goals and notched one assist in his two games at the tournament so far. His performances helped France to become the first team to qualify for the knockout stages, with the Paris Saint-Germain star particularly crucial against Denmark.

His rise since bursting onto the scene at the 2018 World Cup has been phenomenal, with the 23-year-old now clearly France's main man. And Shearer also believes Mbappe has pulled ahead when considering who is the world's best footballer.

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