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Chelsea’s N'Golo Kante sees off Kylian Mbappe, wins historic French prestigious award

Chelsea midfielder Ngólo Kante in action at a past match [Photo: Courtesy]

Chelsea star N'Golo Kante has beat off fierce competition from the likes of Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe to be named France's French Player of the Year for 2017.

The all-action midfielder, who made it back-to-back Premier League titles in May, received 92 votes to take the crown, awarded by France Football.

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