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Teen sensation Kylian Mbappe set to be unleashed from the start when France host England

Monaco's £100million-rated striker will earn just his second start for his country in Paris

KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to be unleashed on England tonight.

The £100million-rated teenager is primed to earn his second start for France in Paris.

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France star Kylian Mbappe is set to be unleashed from the start against England on TuesdayCredit: Getty Images

Striker Mbappe, 18, is wanted by Arsenal, both Manchester clubs and Liverpool — although Real Madrid are in pole position to sign him from Monaco for a world-record fee.


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But Didier Deschamps warned Mbappe about his next move when he accused mega-rich Premier League clubs of holding back French players.

The France boss played at Chelsea towards the end of his career and knows chances can be limited.

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It will be the wonderkid's second start for his national sideCredit: Reuters

Manchester United winger Anthony Martial is not in the squad to face the Three Lions, while Euro 2016 star Moussa Sissoko has struggled at Tottenham this season.

Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy were both released by Manchester City and Olivier Giroud has been on the bench at Arsenal.

Deschamps said: “It is not always good for us to see French players leaving for the Premier League as there is more money over there.

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The Monaco wonderkid has been linked with a string of £100m moves to Europe's biggest clubsCredit: PA:Press Association

“French football has always had a good reputation for training the youth but this depends on the championship we have here, which is more open to younger players without experience.”

But Deschamps hailed Giroud for seizing his chance with the national team, though the Gunners striker is set to make way for Mbappe tonight.

The 18-year-old has enjoyed a whirlwind year at Ligue 1 champions MonacoCredit: Reuters
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Olivier Giroud scored wonderful goal against Sweden last weekCredit: Getty Images

Giroud netted a stunner in last Friday’s 2-1 defeat to Sweden in World Cup qualifying.

And boss Deschamps said: “It’s obviously better for them to play as many games as possible but look at Olivier Giroud, he did not play a lot but when he did he was very efficient.

“Then when he came to French selection he was quite fresh, maybe fresher than other players.

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“What is important for me is that they come to the national team with trust and they need to be efficient on the pitch.”

France are looking to bounce back following their surprise defeat in SwedenCredit: Getty Images

Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris is set to keep his place to help him get over his clanger in Stockholm when he teed up Ola Toivonen’s brilliant winning lob.

Deschamps said: “He shared the same opinion as I did.

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“We wanted him to go back on the pitch and give it his best shot.”

N'Golo Kante is expected to start whilst Hugo Lloris will keep his place in goalCredit: Getty Images

N’Golo Kante will start in midfield, with Deschamps revealing the Chelsea star was carrying a knock at the end of last season.

Mbappe will lead the line — amid talk of that mega-money switch to Madrid.

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Monaco are expecting a £120m bid from Spanish giants Real but they may not be able to guarantee the whizkid regular games.

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