Video: Kylian Mbappe brutally ignored by Man City star in tunnel

Kyle Walker appeared to completely ignore Kylian Mbappe in the tunnel before France and England’s World Cup quarter final clash.

After scoring five goals for the holders in the tournament, Mbappe was very much pinpointed as the dangerman for France and he dominated much of the pre-match conversation.

In fact, Walker was asked about him at length and said he would not “roll out the red carpet”, even adding that he found Sadio Mane to be a tougher opponent.

Walker was relaxed enough in the tunnel to offer a wink to the little mascot whose hand he held as the sides walked out onto the pitch but France served immediate notice of their intentions when the game kicked off.

A clip shows Mbappe seemingly greeting Walker by holding out his hand for a handshake. However, Walker just turns around and stares at him.

VIDEO: Kyle Walker appears to blank Kylian Mbappe

Did Walker blank Mbappe?

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Some fans had first thought Jordan Henderson was the one who left Mbappe hanging – joking he had scuppered any chance of him signing for Liverpool in the future.

But BBC Sport confirmed it was indeed Walker giving Mbappe the cold shoulder.

Walker, who was faced Mbappe at club level, did well to keep the 23-year old relatively quiet and he didn’t have much sight of goal at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Mbappe had the odd bright moment – he was always going to – but against an opponent almost as quick as him he was unable to wreak the havoc he had done previously in the tournament. 

The Manchester City defender may have won the battle against Mbappe but England lost the war as France triumphed 2-1 on the night.