Euro 2024: Mbappé in France's starting XI for Poland - sources - ESPN

Kylian Mbappé is to start in France's Euro 2024 Group D game against Poland on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN.

Didier Deschamps, France's manager, told the team in a meeting earlier on Tuesday, the sources added.

The 25-year-old suffered a broken nose in their opening 1-0 win against Austria in a collision and was benched for their goalless draw with the Netherlands as he continued his recovery.

The striker did not require surgery after the incident but will have to wear a mask whilst on the pitch.

Mbappé scored two goals in a behind-closed-doors practice fixture on Saturday.

Deschamps said in a news conference on Monday that Mbappé was «raring to go» for the Poland game but admitted the star forward's vision was affected by the facial protection.

«No problems with breathing but the way he sees yes,» Deschamps said. «For those who play with a mask, it's not a constraint but it does limit your vision. He wears it because he needs to protect his face in certain incidents that could occur.»

France have already qualified for the round of 16 having beaten Austria and drawn with the Netherlands in their matches so far. To secure top spot in the group, they need to better the Dutch team's scoreline against Austria.

Poland have already been eliminated from Euro 2024 ahead of the final group game having lost both of their opening fixtures.