Rested Mbappé to face England in World Cup quarterfinals

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Published December 7, 2022 10:09 AM

By GRAHAM DUNBAR
AP Sports Writer

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé will be ready to face England at the World Cup on Saturday. France teammate Ibrahima Konaté delivered that reassuring message a day after Mbappé missed a team training session. That was news that perhaps England fans did not want to hear three days before the teams meet in the quarterfinals. Konaté says Mbappé had a routine recovery session and “there’s nothing worrying.” Mbappé’s two goals in the 3-1 win over Poland gave him a tournament-leading five at this year’s World Cup. He is expected to be closely marked on Saturday by Kyle Walker. He is England’s fastest defender.

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