Kylian Mbappe named France captain ahead of Ireland clash

REPORTS: PSG's Kylian Mbappe has been named France captain ahead of the clash with Ireland, according to reports. Pic: AP Photo/Christophe Ena

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named France captain to succeed Hugo Lloris, French media reported on Monday.

French sports daily L'Equipe reported that Mbappe had accepted the captaincy after speaking with coach Didier Deschamps.