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Theo Walcott has tipped Kyle Walker to be able to deal with Kylian Mbappe - suggesting the France star would struggle with the defender's 'physicality'.
England and France, facing Senegal and Poland respectively in their last-16 ties, look poised to meet each other in the quarter-finals in a mouth-watering clash between two of the tournament's fancied chances.
Naturally, thoughts have already turned to the battle down France's left-hand side with Mbappe likely to go up against Walker.
Kyle Walker has been tipped to be able to deal with France superstar Kylian Mbappe in Qatar
England and France are poised to face each other in the quarter-finals of the World Cup
Asked about the prospect of the two going up against each other, Walcott - himself known for his blistering pace during his days with Arsenal and England - suggested Mbappe would find it hard against the Manchester City defender.
‘I would love to see it. I really would,’ Walcott told talkSPORT.
‘I feel like Mbappe would struggle against his [Walker’s] physicality, if I’m honest,' he added.
Mbappe has enjoyed a stunning start to the World Cup - scoring three goals as France finished top of their group
‘He plays in the French league, which is a
