Kylian Mbappe Captains France as Didier Deschamps Names Strong XI

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Kylian Mbappe Captains France as Didier Deschamps Names Strong XI

France named their full XI to face Ivory Coast: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Konate, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot, Cherki; Olise, Thuram and Mbappe. Mbappe captains the side, while Cherki starts in a creative role and Deschamps pairs pace, physicality and midfield control as France continue their preparations before the World Cup in the United States.

By Tanish Chachra

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