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Alex Brotherton

Rio Ferdinand and Gary Neville say Man City defender is 'only player' who can stop Kylian Mbappe

Should England come up against France at the World Cup, Kyle Walker has been told he is the "only man" that can stop Kylian Mbappe.

England secured top spot in Group B with a 3-0 win against Wales on Tuesday, with Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker making his long-awaited return from a groin injury. The win means England will take on African champions Senegal in the last-16 on Sunday, with a quarter-final showdown with France after that a distinct possibility.

Should that become a reality then England will have to find a way of dealing with France striker Mbappe. The Paris Saint-Germain striker has scored three goals in two group stage outings, making life difficult for both Australian and Danish defenders.

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