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Gary Neville, Maddison Back Walker To Deal With Mbappe Threat

Gary Neville, Maddison Back Walker To Deal With Mbappe Threat

Englishmen Gary Neville and James Maddison believe Kyle Walker is capable of dealing with the threat of Kylian Mbappe in Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal between England and France.

Mbappe is out on his own as the World Cup's top scorer with five goals so far in Qatar, adding to the four he scored in Russia four years ago.

The 23-year-old will undoubtedly pose France's biggest threat but Neville and Maddison are optimistic are well equipped to subdue Mbappe's threat.

"I think we have the best right-back in the world to be able to deal with Kylian Mbappe," former England and Manchester United full-back Neville told Sky Sports. 

"In terms of physicality, pace and experience, I can't think of anyone better to match Mbappe than Kyle Walker.

"That's not to say he'll keep him quiet for 90 minutes as Mbappe is sensational and special. But we have a chance as Walker can match him in certain areas."

"He's obviously a fantastic player, one of the best in the world," the Leicester City midfielder Maddison told talkSPORT. 

"I'm sure we'll prepare right to try and stop him.

"Kyle Walker started right-back in the game against Senegal and he's one of the best full-backs in the world. I think if anyone can do a job, it's him.

"But France have a lot of threats. It's not just Kylian Mbappe. They're a brilliant team and that's why they are reigning champions.

"We've got a lot to be wary of but the tactical work that we do, and the staff here, the work that goes in on the background that people don't see, will leave us in good stead and hopefully we can progress."

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