N'Golo Kante was the unlikely star of the show in the absence of a frustrated Kylian Mbappe as France and the Netherlands edged towards the last 16 of Euro 2024 after a 0-0 draw in Leipzig.

Kante shines but France share points with Dutch in goalless draw at Euros 2024

France’s Kylian Mbappe could be on the verge of returning early to action on the field despite suffering a broken nose at the ongoing Euro 2024. Real Madrid striker Mbappe sustained a fractured nose in the clash against Switzerland when he collided with defender Kevin Danso in the 86th minute.

Euro 2024: UEFA's bizzare rule to restrict Kylian Mbappe from wearing France's tri-colour mask

France boast fearsome strength in depth but remain hugely reliant on Kylian Mbappe for inspiration and are now facing the prospect of being without their injured superstar for at least their next Euro 2024 game against the Netherlands on Friday.

Kylian Mbappe’s broken nose pushes France to deploy Plan B at Euros 2024

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain on Friday with two goals and an assist as the World Cup finalists romped to a 4-0 win against a depleted Netherlands side in a Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris.

Euro 2024 qualifier: France thrash Netherlands, Mbappe gets off to winning start as captain