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Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker has named former Liverpool ace Sadio Mane as the toughest opponent he has faced during his career.
Walker is currently in Qatar as part of England's 26-man squad for the World Cup finals and has faced a surplus of questions about his defending ability as he bids to thwart France superstar Kylian Mbappe during Saturday's quarter-final meeting.
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“I think the game’s not England vs Mbappe, it’s England vs France,” said Walker on Wednesday at a press conference.
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Mbappe has been in fine form during the tournament so far and is currently the top goal-scorer with five goals in just four appearances, including a stunning brace against Poland in the round of 16.
[They have] players that have won big titles, won World Cups."
Walker and Mane should have locked horns once again when Gareth Southgate's side faced Senegal in the round of 16.
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