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Les Bleus could take a big step towards next summer's World Cup and deal the Dutch a major blow by winning at Stade de France on Thursday

While Robin van Persie makes his return to the Oranje squad, Al Hain-Cole is backing another veteran star to produce the goods against Les Bleus

While Les Bleus' strong home record makes avoiding defeat a tall order, Al Hain-Cole expects Dick Advocaat's newly confident side to find the net

The coach has said he will not allow players to conduct transfer business while on international duty, but Kylian Mbappe has been included

The former Blues midfielder worries that the PFA Player of the Year may end up tiring himself out if he carries on playing at such a high pace

The 18-year-old is being pursued by Europe's top teams this summer and the Champions League winner is sure he will soon be among the world's best

The former Chelsea midfielder was set to represent French Guiana at the tournament but will not be eligible

The Chelsea and England defender responded to a fan who took a shot on him on the internet by pointing out the game meant nothing

The £89 million man faced criticism in his first season back in England, but he shone for France on Tuesday and is being backed to shine in 2017-18

The teenage Monaco frontman put in another impressive performance during a friendly clash in Paris, with his potential earning widespread praise

Gareth Southgate's side endured a forgettable evening in Paris, throwing away an early lead to eventually go down 3-2 against the 10-man hosts

By the letter of the law, the red card for the Real Madrid centre-back was the correct call, but it was a robotic decision lacking in common sense

The Video Assistant Referee was called into play during the second half at Stade de France after the Real Madrid defender tangled with Dele Alli