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England's Kieran Trippier singled out for peculiar World Cup criticism before France tie

Frank Leboeuf has aimed a slight dig at Kieran Trippier ahead of England's crucial World Cup quarter-final clash against France on Saturday.

The 32-year-old started England's first two matches against Iran and USA but was named on the bench ahead of the Three Lions' win over Wales last Tuesday, with Kyle Walker coming back into the side. Trippier came on for the final 35 minutes as Gareth Southgate's side booked their place in the knockout stages.

Southgate decided to go without Trippier for the last-16 tie against Senegal, too, with Walker keeping his place on the right side of defence. But there have been calls for the Newcastle man to return to the starting XI for the clash with France as Southgate ponders whether to go to a back-five for the quarter-final tie.

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