Kylian Mbappe moved to within one goal of equalling France’s all-time top goalscoring record as his side beat Brazil in a friendly at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, USA.
Mbappe was sent through on goal by Ousmane Dembele in the 32nd minute and dinked the ball over onrushing Brazil keeper Ederson.
It was Mbappe’s 56th goal on his 95th appearance for his country – only Olivier Giroud with 57 goals in 137 caps has scored more for the two-time world champions.
The 27-year-old was substituted for Marcus Thuram in the 66th minute having had two further half chances, dragging two shots wide in the first half.
The forward, who made his France debut at the age of 18 in 2017, has been recovering from a knee injury having last started for Real Madrid on 22 February.
On Wednesday he denied reports, external his injury had been misdiagnosed by a Real medical team member mistakenly examining his wrong knee.
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