Ibrahima Konate has revealed Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander has messaged him after it was confirmed France would face England in the last eight of the World Cup.
The French defender has started two matches for the defending champions in Qatar so far as the two nations reignite their rivalry on Saturday night.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson scored England's opening goal in their win over Senegal in the last-16 while France overcame Poland to set up the meeting with the Three Lions.