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Steven Railston

Manchester United's Raphael Varane absent from France training ahead of World Cup final

Manchester United's Raphael Varane was absent from France training on Friday with 'flu-like symptoms' in the squad.

Varane and Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate, who both started in France's semi-final victory against Morocco earlier this week, did not train on Friday afternoon in Qatar, meaning they missed training less than two days before the World Cup final.

The United defender has played in every match bar France's game against Australia at the World Cup and he's a key player for his nation.

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