World Cup 2022: Mbappe Fully Focused on Knockout Tie Against England

• Hugo Lloris claims that France star Kylian Mbappe is avoiding the discussion surrounding him before Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal against England
• The 23-year-old forward has been the key focus in the build-up to quarterfinal tie against the Three Lions
• Mbappe has been the star of the World Cup so far, having notched 5 goals for France in the competition

Kylian Mbappe is not letting anything distract his focus ahead of France’s World Cup quarterfinal fixture against England on Saturday, December 10.

The 23-year-old’s influence on the current French squad has been most talked about ahead of the crucial knockout game against Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions.

According to the BBC, goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris has now revealed Mbappe is fully focused on the crunch game and not letting the talks about him be a distraction.

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"He is focused on his objectives and seems very happy, as he has since the tournament began. He is preparing very well, and he is ignoring the talk about him."

Mbappe is a huge contender for the golden ball at this year’s World Cup following his outstanding performances for France as he is the competition’s leading goal scorer with 5 goals.

England have a plan to stop Mbappe

Meanwhile, England’s assistant Steve Holland says there are a handful of players the Three Lions need to pay attention to and Kylian Mbappe is one of them, Eurosport reports.

Holland admits England must try to exploit the weakness that Mbappe’s super-strength delivers as they will need to try to deal with his speed.

Gareth Southgate and his coaches have mapped out a plan to stop Mbappe by putting Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker to mark the French attacker.

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Evra explains how England can stop Mbappe

Earlier, Sports Brief reported England's tasty 2022 World Cup quarter-final encounter with France has dominated the headlines this week.

However, Kylian Mbappe has been on the minds of many England fans, and many are wondering if he can be stopped.

The France winger has been in stellar form in Qatar, and the Three Lions have probably devised several plans on how to stop him.