Kylian Mbappe’s incredible show in France’s win over Argentina is good news for England, explains Gary Neville
The youngster won his side a penalty for the opening goal and then with his team trailing to the South Americans he came up with two goals.
KYLIAN MBAPPE was the star of the show as France beat Argentina 4-3 - and it could be good news for England according to Gary Neville.
The youngster won his side a penalty for the opening goal and then with his team trailing to the South Americans he came up with two goals.
The teenager's performance saw France become the first team to book their place in the quarter-finals where they will play Uruguay or Portugal.
His superb display came having been rested for France's final game of the group stage.
Didier Deschamps dropped the PSG striker to the bench with France already assured of their progress having won their first two games.
The 19-year-old former Monaco player came on after 78 minutes against Denmark for a brief run-out in the 0-0 draw.
Former England player Neville highlighted how much good the rest had done Mbappe in light of the debate over Gareth Southgate's decision to use a much-changed side for Thursday's game with Belgium.
He sarcastically tweeted: "After being rested v Denmark as well. He lost all his momentum!"
The England boss made eight changes to his side in the 1-0 defeat to the Red Devils.
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The result saw England finish second in Group G and some argued it meant England lost their momentum having won their two opening games.
But if the England players can react to their rest like Mbappe, they can feel confident of beating Colombia in the Round of 16.