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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Samuel Meade

Kylian Mbappe overlooked by ex-Man Utd star as France's "key player" at World Cup

Antonie Griezmann - not Kylian Mbappe - is "key" to France's World Cup hopes, according to Diego Forlan.

The former Manchester United star, who helped Uruguay reach the last four in South Africa 12 years ago, believes the Atletico Madrid star is the key cog for Les Blues, who are spoilt for choice in the attacking third. Mbappe is the headline name in their starting XI and scored in the final four years ago.

The PSG star is among the world's leading lights, but Griezmann's role in assisting the team and linking play is seen as "fundamental". The 31-year-old, who is playing at his third World Cup, is yet to score but helped France win their opening two games in Qatar.

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