World Cup: Mbappe double against Denmark sends France into last 16

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2. FT: France 2-1 Denmark - Kylian Mbappe double either side of Andreas Christensen leveller
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I know what you're thinking - hey, aren't these the last two teams to beat the Republic of Ireland in World Cup play-off ties? Yes you're right although I don't know why you reminded me of that.

Andreas Cornelius puts a good cross behind for a corner.

Antoine Griezmann whips it in and Raphael Varane, in his first game for a month, flicks the ball on with his head only for Joakim Maehle to clear.

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Shamoon Hafez

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Nice to see an outfield player with a certain number on his back playing in that actual position.

Though he occupies a more withdrawn role at Manchester United, midfielder Christian Eriksen is playing in the 10 role for Denmark.

He'll be looking to feed former Cardiff flop Andreas Cornelius.

Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Very good play from France down the left-hand side. Adrien Rabiot gets on the end of the ball and tries to knock it back to Olivier Giroud.

But again Denmark had the numbers back there and cleared it.

Denmark get a boost as the ball hits the corner flag and stays in play but Hugo Lloris catches a cross.

Almost the moment. Adrien Rabiot heads a cross down into Olivier Giroud, but the France striker can't make proper contact with it.

Shamoon Hafez

BBC Sport at Stadium 974

Are the fans bored already?

There's a Mexican wave going round in the opening 10 minutes and they are really enjoying it.

Kylian Mbappe tries and fails to beat Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen on the wing. Good defending by the Dane.

Now Andreas Christensen heads away an Mbappe cross.

Open game.

Denmark can become the second team this century to win three successive matches against France, after Spain from 2008 to 2012.

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Ooh, Christian Eriksen almost finds Andreas Cornelius, who is just given a little nudge by a French defender and Hugo Lloris scoops up.

Not a bad start from Denmark.

Ousmane Dembele's career in one move here. He gets the ball in his own half and shows great skill and pace to get past a couple of players and find Kylian Mbappe on the left.

Dembele runs through the pitch and gets the ball back from Mbappe before hitting a shot straight at a Danish player.

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Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Olivier Giroud will be desperate to get that record tonight. He won't want to share it with Thierry Henry, he'll want that record on his own.

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Olivier Giroud could become only the second player aged 36 or older to score in back-to-back World Cup appearances, after Tom Finney for England in 1958 (36y 64d).

Denmark full-back Rasmus Kristensen tries to find Andreas Cornelius with a through ball but just overhits it, and it runs to the French keeper.

Alan Shearer

Former England striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Antoine Griezmann is going to have to do a bit extra tonight in that midfield otherwise France might find themselves outnumbered at times.

Denmark have a free-kick about 40 yards out. Christian Eriksen takes it short to Joakim Maehle, whose cross is headed away by Olivier Giroud.

Denmark have the ball for the opening minute or so, mostly, but lose possession now.

France have won their past five World Cup games. They have never won six in a row.

The last team to do so was Spain in 2010 (all their games after losing the group opener to Switzerland).

KICK-OFF

We are under way. Can France start where they left off in their group opener?

France have scored four goals in both of their last two World Cup games, the 2018 final against Croatia and the opener against Australia.

The last side to score four or more goals in three straight World Cup games were Hungary in 1954.