DOHA – All eyes will be on Kylian Mbappe once again as France take on England in a mouthwatering World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday, but the defending champions must hope their lack of options from the bench will not be exposed.

Les Bleus, who are looking to become the first team to retain the title since Brazil in 1958-1962, were hit hard by injuries ahead of the tournament with midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante, and forward Karim Benzema all ruled out.