France wonderkid Kylian Mbappe admits first week with the national squad has been easy


FRENCH sensation Kylian Mbappe has admitted his first week with the national side has been ‘easy.’

Monaco’s wonderkid became France’s youngest player for over 60 years when he was introduced with 12 minutes remaining in Les Bleus’ 3-1 win over Luxembourg on Saturday. 

Kylian Mbappe became France’s youngest debutant in over 60 years
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The 18-year-old has taken French football by storm this season
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The 18-year-old has risen to stardom this season with 12 league goals in 11 starts for the Ligue 1 side.


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And whilst his career continues to rise at a rate of knots, Mbappe reveals he has adapted well within the French set-up.

Speaking to reporters after the match he said: “When big players like these accept you, you can adapt very easily.

“I had a great week. I hope that the coming days will be even better.

“I am still the same. I am a young player in a squad of big players. I learn, listen. But I try not to listen to things outside of us.”

The Monaco star admitted the welcome of big players has made his transition to the France squad easy
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Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann were both on the scoresheet against Luxembourg
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Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud bagged a whilst Antoine Griezmann grabbed the other as last year’s Euro 2016 finalists were made to work hard for the victory.

With a tasty friendly against Spain on Tuesday, Mbappe could be handed his first start in the France shirt.


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