5 talking points as France meet Belgium in the World Cup semi-finals

9 July 2018

Last Updated: 9 July 2018

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France face Belgium on Tuesday in the first of the World Cup semi-finals.

Here, Press Association Sport looks at some talking points ahead of the game in St Petersburg.

France living up to favourites tag

France have so far lived up to their billing as favourites — France have so far lived up to their billing as favourites (AP)

Have Belgium clicked?

Kevin De Bruyne is a big threat to France — Kevin De Bruyne is a big threat to France (AP)

Mbappe the big threat

Roberto Martinez seizing chance to shine

Roberto Martinez is making a name for himself on the world stage — Roberto Martinez is making a name for himself on the world stage (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Thierry Henry factor

Thierry Henry (top) is now in the Belgium camp — Thierry Henry (top) is now in the Belgium camp (Adam Davy/PA)

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