Kylian Mbappé Dominates World Cup Talk

Kylian Mbappé is the best player in the world, according to Michael Owen, and will use recent criticism as motivation to succeed at the World Cup.

Michael Owen believes Kylian Mbappé is the best player in the world and has no one better to have in an attacking lineup.

Owen thinks Mbappé feels no pressure and will only be fired up to succeed at the World Cup.

Kylian Mbappé has had an interesting season with over 40 goals but was scapegoated for Real Madrid's trophyless season.

Owen knows what it's like to play under pressure and thinks Mbappé will handle it well.

Mbappé would make Owen's current world XI, but it depends on the formation whether Erling Haaland would be included.

Owen also considers Harry Kane, who has been brilliant for Bayern Munich this season.

And Owen thinks the Golden Boot could be between Mbappé, Kane, and Haaland.

The nature of the World Cup means a surprise winner is possible, with a striker scoring a hat-trick in a 4-0 or 5-0 win over a minnow.

Owen was impressed with Hugo Ekitike at Liverpool and thinks he would have made a big impact for France.

But with France's strength in depth, Owen is not sure Ekitike would have started.

So Owen tips Mbappé to succeed at the World Cup, with France having many options in their attacking lineup.