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Kylian Mbappe responds to concerns over ankle injury sustained in France training ahead of World Cup

Kylian Mbappe reacts to a challenge by Rami. [Photo/Courtesy]

Kylian Mbappe has allayed fears that he's suffered a World Cup injury blow, instead saying that he's "fine" ahead of France's opener against Australia.

Les Bleus - who are among the favourites for the tournament - will take on the Socceroos in Kazan in Saturday, with Mbappe tipped to start in a front three with Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud.

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