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      England ace Mason Mount bizarrely slammed by Chelsea superfan porn star Astrid Wett after USA statemate

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      PORN star Astrid Wett slammed Mason Mount for his display in England’s drab draw with USA.The 21-year-old Chelsea supporter, who is a famous Instagram star, Tiktoker, YouTuber and OnlyFans model, tuned in with the rest of the nation for Friday night’s World Cup clash.
      Astrid Wett was feeling Blue as Mount Mount and Co failed to throw the kitchen sink at the USA in the Three Lions’ second group gameCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      OnlyFans star Astrid unbottled her emotions after watching England struggleCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid could see through the Three Lions’ display against the YanksCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      YouTuber Astrid didn’t hold back in her rare blast at hero MountCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Even Astrid was upset by Mount’s performance in the 0-0 stalemate with the USCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      But the Three Lions were outclassed by their American counterparts in a dull stalemate in their second World Cup Group B match.
      Even the England WAGs were yawning during the game as the toothless Three Lions failed to muster any serious threat to the Americans.
      Fans took to Twitter afterwards to joke that unused substitute Phil Foden created just as many chances as Mount, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling combined.
      Mount, enjoyed a heartwarming moment as he was finally able to meet his three-year-old niece for the first time this week, in particular found himself heavily criticised afterwards.
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      And one of his biggest fans even appeared to turn her back on him.
      Astrid tweeted: “Mason Mount I love you, but this is the World Cup not Norwich at home.”
      The blonde beauty has previously sung the praises of the 23-year-old Stamford Bridge star.
      She wrote on Twitter earlier in the campaign: “Mason Mount has silenced all his haters this season!”
      Despite a good hard look Astrid couldn’t see anything to impress herCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      England put on display as little as Astrid as they offered nothing against the USCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid hopes England have a tough look at themselvesCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Mount was reminded by superfan Astrid that England were playing in the World Cup, not at home to NorwichCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
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      When she is not attending matches at Stamford Bridge, Astrid earns her living on OnlyFans – where fans can see her x-rated content for £7.50 a month.
      Meanwhile, the draw leaves England still top of the group on four points, a point ahead of second-placed Iran.
      The USA, who take on Iran on Tuesday, are third on two points after consecutive draws.
      And Wales, who England face in their final Group B match, are bottom on one point.
      That means the Three Lions will qualify for the knockouts if they avoid a 4-0 defeat to the Welsh.
      Even if Wales were to win by four goals, England would still qualify if Iran and USA draw.
      Normally Mount is one of the first names in Astrid’s favourite 11, not least as the England midfielder plays for her beloved ChelseaCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Astrid couldn’t get to the bottom of a woeful night for Gareth Southgate’s menCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid
      Hat’s off to Astrid, who criticised Mount despite being a Blues’ supporterCredit: Instagram / @wettastrid More

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      Bukayo Saka reunites with former Arsenal academy star Yunus Musah after USA draw and fans all say the same thing

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      BUKAYO SAKA reunited with his former Arsenal academy team-mate Yunus Musah last night following England’s World Cup draw with the USA.The winger, 21, has been a stand-out player for England so far in the competition.
      Bukayo Saka posed for a picture with Yunus Musah after the gameCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Musah played for Arsenal before moving to ValenciaCredit: Getty
      He scored twice in the Three Lions’ record-breaking 6-2 win over Iran earlier this week and earned the Player of the Match award for his efforts.
      Saka was also named in Gareth Southgate’s unchanged starting line-up ahead of Friday’s grudge match.
      But, like the rest of his team-mates, he failed to impress as England were held to a bore 0-0 draw against the USA.
      Despite the result, Saka was seen smiling and joking as he stopped to chat with his former academy teammate Musah, who started in midfield for Gregg Berhalter’s side.
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      The two swapped shirts and posed for a picture in the dressing room before Musah uploaded the snap to Twitter with a caption that read: “It’s been years since the days at Hale End but I’m so grateful to have crossed paths again on football’s biggest stage.”
      Musah, 19, joined Arsenal’s world renowned Hale End Academy at the age of nine after moving to London from Italy.
      But, after seven years with the Gunners, he left to join Valencia in 2019.
      The midfielder is now a regular presence in Gennaro Gattuso’s starting line-up.
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      But, following his impressive performance on Friday, some Arsenal fans are eager for him to return to north London.
      One person tweeted: “Yunus Musah is a Hale End product. He looks like the central midfield version of Saka. Bring him home.”
      While another added: “Musah looks a good player, only 19 as well, Arsenal look like they dropped the ball letting him go, he wouldn’t look out of place in Liverpool midfield.” More

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      I had tickets to watch England vs USA at World Cup in Qatar… but had to skip it to captain my non-league side in FA Cup

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      NON-LEAGUE Alvechurch captain Jamie Willets had tickets to watch England’s World Cup group match against USA in Qatar… but had to skip it to play in the FA Cup.Lowest-ranked Alvechurch earned a shock spot in this weekend’s round of FA Cup action after beating Cheltenham in the first round.
      Alvechurch captain Willets had tickets for England’s game against USA but didn’t go to play in the FA CupCredit: Rex
      England played out a 0-0 draw with USACredit: Getty
      But while Alvechurch captain Willets would have been delighted to have his side progress, it meant he couldn’t go to Qatar.
      Willets even had tickets secured for England’s Middle East dust-up with USA, according to BBC’s Betty Glover.
      Instead, he was in action against League One Forest Green – and unfortunately staying at home came to nothing as Alvechurch’s cup ran came to an end on Saturday with a 2-1 defeat.
      However, considering the boring 0-0 draw that England played out in Qatar, Willet might have been happy he stayed at home.
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      After the defeat, Alvechurch tweeted: “We are out of the FA Cup. A truly remarkable cup run from a small village team.
      “The boys have done everyone proud, what a team we have.
      “Thank you to all the fans that have supported us, your support has not gone unnoticed. WE ARE THE CHURCH.”
      At the World Cup, Gareth Southgate’s men went into the World Cup group fixture with the USA off the back of a 6-2 win over Iran.
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      However, despite controlling the majority of the ball, the Three Lions only managed to register three shots on target.
      Midfielder Mason Mount went closest for Southgate’s side.
      His snapshot on the edge of the USA penalty area was saved by Arsenal’s Matt Turner.
      Captain Harry Kane also had a good chance, but he sent a headed effort wide late on in the second half.
      England will need to win the Battle of Britain against Wales next week to finish top of Group B. More

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      England World Cup star Jack Grealish reveals secret behind his huge calves and why he wears his socks so low

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      ENGLAND’S World Cup superstar Jack Grealish has revealed the secret behind his low socks and large calves.The £100million Manchester City midfielder, 27, has a notable look on the pitch in Qatar, and has lifted the lid on his style.
      Jack Grealish has revealed the superstitious reason behind his famous low socksCredit: AP
      England’s World Cup ace has also opened up over his huge calvesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      On those famous calves, he claimed it is all genetics, saying to the Daily Mail: “I actually don’t do anything. It’s just something that runs in the family.
      “My grandad always had big calves when he used to play football.
      “But I don’t do any calf exercises or calf routines in the gym or anything. Honestly, it’s just something that I’ve had since I was young.”
      And on those well-known low socks Grealish shared that superstition is the reason behind it.
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      He said: “I think I was about 14 or 15 and we were sponsored by Macron at Aston Villa and the socks used to shrink in the wash.
      “In training I couldn’t get them over my calves because the socks were so small.
      “So I started wearing them below my calves in training — and that season I ended up playing really well.
      “So then I started wearing my socks below my calves in games. It was just something that stuck because I’d had such a good season.”
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      Fans have been having their say on Grealish’s calves in Qatar, with one saying: “So like, how big are Grealish’s calves going to get?”
      Another wrote: “Was very into the US-England game until noticing Jack Grealish’s mutant calves, which became my entire focus afterwards.”
      One declared: “Jack Grealish wears his socks so low cause if he pulls them over his calves he’ll lose circulation to his legs.”
      Another added: “Someone hit me up with Grealish’s calves workout.”
      As for England’s World Cup campaign, Grealish is yet to start a match for Gareth Southgate’s side.

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      But he did give fans a glimpse of his calves as he came off the bench against Iran and the USA.
      Grealish is now hoping to get a first start against Wales on Tuesday.
      But he has warned his England teammates not to underestimate Gareth Bale and Co in the wake of their drab 0-0 draw against the States.
      Grealish said: “Wales have got some very good players – and they won’t just be playing for pride. In their heads, the Welsh aren’t out yet. They have a game to play and can still qualify.
      “It’s going to be difficult for them, but they can still go through – but it’s also in our hands as well.
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      “We go into the last game top of the group, so let’s see what happens.
      “The game against Wales is going to be an interesting one. You know it’s going to be difficult because of the rivalry.” More

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      France 2 Denmark 1 – World Cup 2022 LIVE RESULT: Mbappe the hero with stunning DOUBLE as French sail into the last-16

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE was the star of the show as France defeated Denmark 2-1 to advance to the round of last-16.The PSG sensation scored a double at Stadium 974, with either side of Andreas Christensen’s powerful header.
      The French now sail through into the last-16 of the World Cup.

      Kick-off time: 4pm GMT
      France XI: Lloris; Kounde, Varane, Upamecano, Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud
      Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Nelsson, Christensen; Kristensen, Hojbjerg, Eriksen, Maehle; Lindstrom, Conelius, Damsgaard

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      That’s a wrap for tonight folks.
      Thank you for joining us for SunSport’s coverage of France vs Denmark in an exciting Group D clash.
      The French fans will be very happy with the 2-1 win.
      Take a bow, Kylian Mbappe.
      Credit: Getty
      France’s guilt-free final group game
      Boss Didier Deschamps is so spoilt for choice up front that he can even afford to shrug off the absence of injured strikers Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku, writes Mark Irwin from Stadium 974.
      After battering Australia 4-1 in their opening group game, the only surprise last night was that it took them more than an hour to break down the dogged Danes.
      In truth they should have made it much more comfortable for Deschamps after missing a hatful of opportunities.
      And they certainly can’t afford to be so generous in front of goal when the competition gets serious in the knock-out rounds.
      But that is something to worry about for another day for Deschamps, who can now afford to rest most of his stars for their final group game next Wednesday.
      Because the only way for France to miss out on top spot is if they lose heavily to Tunisia and Australia have a big win against the Danes.
      But that ain’t going to happen, particularly as Denmark three points against Australia to avoid an early exit from the tournament. 
      Irwin’s view: Three Lions should already be worried
      Kylian Mbappe showed exactly what all the fuss is about as France became the first team to qualify for the World Cup’s last 16, writes Mark Irwin from Stadium 974.
      And England should already be worrying about a potential quarter-final meeting with the £160 million superstar who is threatening to take Qatar 2022 by storm.
      It was Mbappe’s two second-half goals which finally saw off Denmark to all but confirm top spot in Group D.
      At just 23-years-old, he has already scored 31 times for his country and it is surely only a matter of time before he overhauls the current French record of 51 goals currently held by Olivier Giroud and Thierry Henry.
      And the way his team are performing out here in the desert, you certainly wouldn’t bet against them becoming the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup.
      Deschamps’ side in command
      The momentum swung briefly in Denmark’s favour when they nabbed the equaliser.
      But France pretty much controlled throughout and, as Shearer said, they answered the call after the Dane’s levelled.
      Even after Mbappe’s second, the champs held Denmark for the remainder of the clash.

      Shearer on France performance
      France have looked very good again – particularly in forward areas.
      Antoine Griezmann, Kingsley Coman, Ousmane Dembele and of course that guy Kylian Mbappe.
      What a player, what a superstar. He made the difference tonight.
      They were asked the question when Denmark got back into the game, what have you got?
      Didier Deschamps made a couple of changes and they worked perfectly.
      When you’ve got that guy in your team in the form that he’s in – he looks so comfortable and confident in front of goal – you’ve got a chance. He won the game for them.Alan ShearerBBC
      Fox in the box
      With six shots tonight, it was the two closest to Schmeichel’s goal that found the back of the net for Mbappe.
      The double sends France through the group stage.

      Kyli’n it
      Mbappe is now pushing up the record goal-scoring list.
      The 23-year-old is France’s joint-seventh top scorer of all-time, alongside Zinedine Zidane on 31 goals.
      Credit: Getty
      A touche of class from Mbappe
      Mbappe passed one into the back of the net and bundled in the other.
      But it was his movement during the build-ups to the goals that impressed the world.
      Here’s the superstar’s heat map from tonight’s vital win.

      Can France go all the way again?
      SunSport’s chief reporter Martin Lipton at Stadium 974, explains why France are the real deal:
      Two brilliant performances, back to back.
      France are, for now, the team the rest have to beat.
      Only two nations, Italy in 1934 and 1938, and Brazil in 1958 and 1962, have retained the World Cup.
      Deschamps side look like they have what it takes to join that illustrious club.
      Mbappe was mesmerising but he was not the only one. France have stepped it up two gears from the 2018 team, despite losing Benzema, Pogba, Kante and Lucas Hernandez to injuries.
      But Denmark more than played their part in a truly outstanding game of football.
      Credit: PA
      Tricolours waving as France run towards their fans before a joint celebration leap into the air.
      They are for real. No question.
      FULL TIME: France 2-1 Denmark
      It’s all over.
      The world champions have won and are the first team to secure their place in the knockouts.
      It’s an Mbappe brace that makes the difference.
      Credit: Getty
      France 2-1 Denmark
      96 – Denmark launch what will surely be the final attack…
      France 2-1 Denmark
      94 – Denmark have the ball. No real direction as they knock it around the middle of the park.
      They make it forward but it’s cleared into Thuram’s path. He holds for half a minute.
      France 2-1 Denmark
      92 – Time winding down now at Stadium 974.
      France look to steady the ship for the final few minutes.
      OFF Griezmann
      ON Fofana
      France 2-1 Denmark
      90 – Six minutes of added time.
      Mbappe is sent through but he volleys straight at Schmeichel.
      Could have taken a touch.
      Hat-trick on the cards?
      France 2-1 Denmark
      88 – It was amazing movement from Mbappe.
      Here’s Martin Lipton on what may be the killer goal:
      Cometh the moment, cometh the man.
      Mbappe gets in where the boots are flying to apply the crucial touch after great work by Coman and Griezmann on the right, staying fractionally the right side of Kristensen before bundling home.
      Not a thing of beauty in the final execution, but in construction, absolutely.
      A little tough on the Danes. Although you’d still take a punt on them to beat the Socceroos on Wednesday.
      France 2-1 Denmark
      84 – Bang, Mbappe at the back post.
      Griezmann put it on a plate for him.
      GOAL – MBAPPE
      And there he is. The man of the hour.
      France 1-1 Denmark
      84 – Don’t want to be the Angel of Doom. We’ve got Mark Irwin for that.
      But presuming/hoping England get to the last eight, there’s every chance they’d play one of these two.
      Good luck with that, writes Martin Lipton, especially after last night’s snooze-fest against the USA.
      Denmark are really sniffing the air and thinking it’s there to win but France remain so dangerous as well. One of the best games of the tournament so far. Just as we all hoped.
      France 1-1 Denmark
      80 – Meanwhile, Tchouameni heads the wrong side of the upright from yards out.
      Then Rabiot tries an overhead kick that just flew wide.
      And Braithwaite skims the post for Denmark up the other end!
      This could be anyone’s game now. 
      France 1-1 Denmark
      79 – Here’s Martin Lipton, reporting from a 40,000-seater stadium, where the turnout tonight is…
      It’s a numbers game. 42,840 apparently. 
      In my youth (admittedly a long time ago) some would have stroked their chin and replied: “Mmmm, Jimmy Hill!”
      Anyway, enough with the infeasible. This is a game to be won. Or lost. Or drawn. Into the last 15 and Denmark think they might nick it.
      Group D – as it stands

      France 1-1 Denmark
      75 – Giroud went off during all that drama. Thuram replaced him.
      Here are a couple more changes for the champs:
      OFF Demeble
      OFF Varane
      ON Coman
      ON Konate
      France 1-1 Denmark
      73 – Lloris just made a big save from Lindstrom.
      France now look fragile.
      Where was this from Denmark for the first hour?
      France 1-1 Denmark
      70 – Denmark caught Martin Lipton by surprise as well as the French defence:
      Didn’t see that coming. Not sure anyone would have.
      No sooner are France in front than the Danes are level, Christensen putting his head in where it hurts – he didn’t do that too many times in a Chelsea cause – to nod home when Eriksen’s corner travels all the way.
      Danish fans, who have been hushed for an hour, suddenly find their voice. French supporters can’t believe it.
      France 1-1 Denmark
      68 – Andersen flicks it on from the corner and it lands perfectly in Christensen’s path.
      The former Chelsea defender nods it home!
      1-1. That didn’t take long.
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      France 2 Denmark 1: Kylian Mbappe double downs Danes as Les Bleus become first team to qualify for World Cup Last 16

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE showed exactly what all the fuss is about as France became the first team to qualify for the World Cup’s last 16.And England should already be worrying about a potential quarter-final meeting with the £160million superstar who is threatening to take Qatar 2022 by storm.
      Mbappe opened the scoring in the second halfCredit: EPA
      It was the PSG star’s second goal at the tournamentCredit: Reuters
      Ex-Chelsea defender Christensen got the equaliserCredit: AP
      Mbappe grabbed the winner with five minutes to goCredit: Reuters
      Wild scenes erupted in the standsCredit: Reuters
      It was Mbappe’s two second-half goals which finally saw off Denmark to all but confirm top spot in Group D.
      At just 23-years-old, he has already scored 31 times for his country and it is surely only a matter of time before he overhauls the current French record of 51 goals currently held by Olivier Giroud and Thierry Henry.
      And the way his team are performing out here in the desert, you certainly wouldn’t bet against them becoming the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend the World Cup.
      For boss Didier Deschamps is so spoilt for choice up front that he can even afford to shrug off the absence of injured strikers Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku. 
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      After battering Australia 4-1 in their opening group game, the only surprise last night was that it took them more than an hour to break down the dogged Danes.
      In truth they should have made it much more comfortable for Deschamps after missing a hatful of opportunities.
      And they certainly can’t afford to be so generous in front of goal when the competition gets serious in the knock-out rounds.
      But that is something to worry about for another day for Deschamps, who can now afford to rest most of his stars for their final group game next Wednesday.
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      Because the only way for France to miss out on top spot is if they lose heavily to Tunisia and Australia have a big win against the Danes.
      But that ain’t going to happen, particularly as Denmark three points against Australia to avoid an early exit from the tournament. 
      At least they won’t face the absolute barrage they had to contend with last night, starting when Giroud  beat Joachim Andersen to Ousmane Dembele’s 15th minute cross but couldn’t quite direct his header on target.
      Another Dembele cross picked out Adrien Rabiot for a second powerful header and this one required a fine reaction save from Kasper Schmeichel to keep Denmark on level terms.
      But they were fortunate not to be reduced to ten men when Anders Christensen hauled down Mbappe as he raced on to Rabiot’s 20th minute through ball.
      Referee Szymon Marciniak ruled that because the foul took place 40 yards from goal it only merited a yellow card.
      Yet there was no way that Christensen was going to catch Mbappe in a straight race and it was hard to see how he wasn’t denying a goalscoring opportunity when he cynically dragged his man to the ground.
      Quite how Denmark had twice managed to beat France in the Nations League this season was something of a mystery because they were barely able to cross the halfway line this time.
      It was like a training ground game of defence versus attack as the world champions threw the kitchen sink at their overworked opponents.
      Raphael Varane’s flick was booted away by Joakim Maehle and Jules Kounde’s goal-bound effort was cleared off the line by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
      There should have been no escape for the Danes when the outstanding Dembele teed up Mbappe with a clear sight of goal in the 40th minute.
      But with only Schmeichel to beat, Mbappe lifted his hurried shot wastefully over the bar when he probably had time to control the ball and pick his spot.
      Yet Denmark’s luck could not hold out forever and after Mbappe was denied again by Schmeichel and Antoine Griezmann wasted another great opportunity, their resistance was finally broken in the 61st minute.
      And inevitably it was Mbappe who finally unlocked the door, exchanging passes with Theo Hernandez before stabbing his shot inside the near post.
      Giroud certainly didn’t look too happy when he was denied the opportunity to extend his record when he was replaced by Marcus Thuram straight after that breakthrough.
      But if Deschamps thought it was going to be all plain sailing from there on in, he was to be sadly mistaken. 
      Having barely crossed the halfway line for much of the game, Denmark showed just why they are currently tenth in the FIFA rankings with a 68th minute equaliser that came like a bolt out of the blue for France.
      Christian Eriksen’s corner was flicked on by Andersen for Christensen to score with a stooping header on the bounce from close range.
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      It could have got even hairier for France when Jesper Lindstrom had a glorious opportunity to fire Denmark into a shock 73rd minute lead but couldn’t quite get his shot past Hugo Lloris.
      And how he was made to regret that wasted chance when Mbappe forced his way ahead of Rasmus Kristensen to volley home from Griezmann’s 86th minute cross.
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      France star Lucas Hernandez, 26, ‘considered RETIRING’ after World Cup injury – but mum convinced him not to

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      FRANCE star Lucas Hernandez reportedly considered retiring following his horrific World Cup injury – but his mum convinced him not to.Bayern Munich star and World Cup 2018 winner Hernandez, 26, sustained an ACL injury in the early stages of the 4-1 win over Australia on Tuesday.
      Hernandez suffered a horror first half injuryCredit: Getty
      Hernandez considered quitting football but was talked out of it by his mumCredit: Alamy
      The injury occurred as he strained to block Matthew Leckie’s cross, which Craig Goodwin when on to score from.
      And after spending several minutes on the ground, Hernandez was replaced by his younger brother Theo, who plays for AC Milan.
      Bayern confirmed on Thursday that Hernandez had undergone successful surgery on the injury, but he isn’t expected to finish the 2022/23 season as a result.
      A statement read: “Lucas Hernandez was successfully operated on by Prof.
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      “Christian Fink in Innsbruck on Thursday evening after rupturing his cruciate ligament in his right knee.
      “The FC Bayern defender will commence his rehabilitation in Munich in the coming days. He suffered the injury in the France national team’s World Cup opener against Australia.”
      Hernandez’s injury was so bad that he considered quitting football, according to L’Equipe, via Get French Football News.
      However, the defender was convinced by his mum to keep on playing.
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      Brother Theo started France’s second group game against Denmark.
      The pacey left-back got the assist for Kylian Mbappe’s opener.
      Ex-Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen grabbed the equaliser for the Danes only for Mbappe to grab the winner right at the death and book France’s place in the last 16. More

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      Erik ten Hag tells Man Utd to sign World Cup sensations Cody Gakpo and Rafael Leao to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

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      ERIK TEN HAG has reportedly told Manchester United to sign TWO World Cup sensations.That’s as he looks to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with a new forward this winter.
      Erik ten Hag wants to sign Cody Gakpo to replace Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      How United could look with Gakpo in the side
      ESPN claims Ten Hag is eager to land a top attacker in January.
      And two stars playing at the World Cup have caught his eye.
      The first is Holland’s Cody Gakpo, who has been on Ten Hag’s radar since last season with PSV Eindhoven.
      The versatile striker has two goals in as many games for his country.
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      And despite being predominantly a left winger, Gakpo is becoming increasingly accomplished as a No9.
      He has made no secret of his desire to play at a higher level.
      And a deal could be struck with PSV fairly quickly – for the right price.
      The second player on Ten Hag’s list is Rafael Leao, who has become one of Serie A’s top stars with AC Milan.
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      Rafael Leao is also on Man United’s radar this winterCredit: Reuters
      How United could look with both Gakpo and Leao in the side
      He was in devastating form as Portugal beat Ghana 3-2 this week, scoring the decisive third goal.
      And Ten Hag would also love to bring Leao to Old Trafford.
      However, he is valued at over £100million by Milan.
      And Leao is yet to get a proper run through the middle for either club or country.
      It means Gakpo is the more likely of the two to join United in January.
      But there could be a chance of seeing both men at the Theatre of Dreams next season. More