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Zlatan Ibrahimovic picks out TWO surprise players to watch at the World Cup

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic picks out TWO surprise players to watch at the World Cup — Ibrahimovic is in his first season as an LA Galaxy player (Picture: Getty)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has highlighted Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe as the two stars to watch at this years World Cup.

Both Pogba and Mbappe are part of Didier Deschamps France squad and could make the starting XI for the nations first fixture against Australia on Saturday.

Ibrahimovic knows Pogba particularly well after winning the Europa League and EFL Cup alongside him at Manchester United during the 2016/17 season.

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I think Pogba for sure, who everybody knows is fast and skilful, Zlatan told FIFA.

Mbappe, an upcoming star who still has more to give to get to the top, but he will for sure arrive there.

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There are so many players who are exciting at the moment that for sure some other star that nobody has been talking about will dominate.

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Ibrahimovic currently plays for MLS side LA Galaxy having left the Red Devils earlier this year.

Hes made an instant impact, scoring seven goals in just 11 appearances for his new club.

Despite his continued run of good form, hes not going to be taking part at this years World Cup for Sweden having announced his international retirement at the end of Euro 2016

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