Mbappe looking to reach new heights with ambitious France

Kylian Mbappe's rise continued as France started their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win against the Netherlands

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the forward will be looking to reach new heights as Les Bleus face Ireland away in Group B on Monday.

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Mbappe has scored 38 goals for France and sits in fifth place overall in the list of the country's top scorers

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three shy of former great Michel Platini and 15 behind all-time leader Olivier Giroud.

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It's an honour to be right here behind him but he's the next target to shoot down as I continue my way towards the top

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Mbappe, who is France's new captain since Hugo Lloris's international retirement in January, told a news conference on Sunday.

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