‘Kylian is Kylian’: Deschamps happy to shield Mbappé amid political scrutiny

With France captain in spotlight at team hotel and in home press, head coach tries to pull focus ahead of World Cup opener against SenegalSince France arrived at their World Cup base in Boston last week they have been a regular source of fascination for locals. Crowds of mostly young people have formed outside Les Bleus’ downtown hotel to cheer the team as they leave for training. All the players are met with pleas for waves and autographs, but the roar that meets Kylian Mbappé is of a different order…