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France camp warns Senegal of 'exceptional' attack game plan

France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's second goal during their Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D match against Denmark at Stadium 974 in Doha on November 26, 2022.

Photo credit: Franck Fife | AFP

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France midfielder Manu Kone dismissed talk of pressure on captain Kylian Mbappe as they prepare to open their World Cup campaign against Senegal on Tuesday, backing the forward's proven record on the biggest stage.

Mbappe, 27, became the first player since 1966 to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, though Argentina's triumph on penalties consigned France to a runners-up finish.