World Cup 2018: Kylian Mbappe returns to France training after injury scare in huge boost ahead of Australia clash
KYLIAN MBAPPE has given France a major boost ahead of their World Cup opener against Australia tomorrow.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has returned to training following his huge injury scare earlier on in the week.
Mbappe limped out of Les Bleus' open training session on Tuesday following a strong challenge from Marseille centre-back Adil Rami.
The 19-year-old took to Twitter to insist he was OK, as he said: "I'm fine, it was just a coming together so it doesn't matter but thanks for your support.
"And leave my friend Rami alone, it was not nasty 😘."
Mbappe was in a buoyant mood today as he trained alongside his national team-mates at the Kazan Arena Stadium.
The ex-Monaco winger picked up a minor knock in their 1-1 draw with USA last week - in which he netted the equaliser.
If passed fully fit, he will be vying to start in Didier Deschamps' side to face the Socceroos in Saturday's 11am kick-off.
He could start alongside Olivier Giroud and , while Ousmane Dembele and Thomas Lemar could also be given the nod by the 1998 World Cup winner.
Since making his debut for France in 2017, Mbappe has banged in four goals in 15 caps - solidifying his status as one of the world's hottest prospects.
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Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic named Mbappe and Paul Pogba as the two players to watch in Russia.
While the player himself has revealed he dreams of playing under ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger one day.