England right-back Kyle Walker refused to focus solely on Kylian Mbappe forward of the Three Lions’ quarter-final in opposition to France on Saturday.
The Manchester Metropolis defender defined that he respects the Paris Saint-Germain star however famous that he’ll do all the pieces attainable to assist his workforce qualify to the following spherical.
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“The sport is not England v Mbappe, it is England vs France,” Walker mentioned.
“We are going to give respect however I am not going to roll out a crimson carpet for him to attain. It is do or die as if we lose we go residence.
“I do perceive what I must do and that is to cease him. It is most likely simpler mentioned than finished however I do not underestimate myself.
“I’ve come throughout nice gamers earlier than so I simply deal with it like one other sport.
“I will give him the respect he deserves however not an excessive amount of as a result of that is England. Nobody participant makes a workforce.”
Mbappe had beforehand burdened that Walker had given him a troublesome sport final time the 2 males face one another within the Champions League.
“That is good to listen to as a result of he had a troublesome sport in opposition to me,” Walker added.
“I do know he is a high participant however we’re not taking part in tennis. It is not a solo sport, it is a workforce sport.
“Something can occur in 90 minutes. They should fear about us, not simply us worrying about them.”