Chelsea player ratings vs Brentford: Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger picked apart as Timo Werner frustrates
It was a dismal afternoon for Chelsea as they were hammered 4-1 at home by west London rivals Brentford.
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The Senegal international started sluggishly and gifted Ivan Toney an opportunity with a poor pass out. Fortunately, the Brentford striker wasn't able to take the opportunity. Mendy did require treatment on an apparent knee injury in the opening period but was able to continue.
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Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France, Netherlands hold Germany, Norway hit nine, Spain and Italy win
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France continued their preparations for the defence of the World Cup in Qatar with a 5-0 friendly win over South Africa. Mbappe struck in the 23rd minute at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy before Olivier Giroud, starting in the absence of the injured Karim Benzema, added a second. Ad/> Mbappe then netted the third from the penalty spot in the 76th minute before Wissam Ben Yedder and Matteo Guendouzi also got on the scoresheet.
