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‘He is getting used to the mask’: Kylian Mbappé on target in France friendly

Kylian Mbappé warms up in a mask before France's game with the Netherlands.
Kylian Mbappé warmed up in a mask but did not feature against the Netherlands, after breaking his nose in the win over Austria. Photograph: Ralf Ibing/Sportphoto/Getty Images

Aurélien Tchouaméni has insisted Kylian Mbappé will be ready to shine if selected against Poland, after the France captain returned to action by scoring twice in a behind-closed-doors game on Saturday. France will advance to the last 16 with victory in Dortmund on Tuesday, which could be enough to earn top spot in Group D, depending on how the Netherlands fare against Austria.

Mbappé was an unused substitute in France’s 0-0 draw with the Dutch on Friday but less than 24 hours later he impressed in a 60-minute match, scoring twice and setting up two goals in a game between teams comprising under-21 players from Paderborn, France’s base for the tournament.

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