​’He reminds me of Ronaldo’ – Gary Neville hails Mbappe after netting brace in France’s 3-0 World Cup win over Sweden

​Neville noted that the 27-year-old striker is “truly terrifying” when he gets into dangerous areas during a match.

​By Kehinde Okeowo

​British pundit and former Manchester United defender, Gary Neville, has likened France captain Kylian Mbappé to Brazilian football legend Ronaldo, saying the forward reminds him of him.

​He made his views known recently while commenting on Mbappé’s goals against Sweden in the World Cup Round of 32 on ITV.

​The Paris Saint-Germain star scored twice as France defeated Sweden 3-0 at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday to qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the tournament.

​With his brace, Mbappé is currently tied with Argentina’s Lionel Messi on six goals each in the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot.

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​Reacting to the feat, Neville noted that the 27-year-old striker is “truly terrifying” when he gets into dangerous areas.

​”Yes, I was watching Mbappé throughout the first half, and of course, we have seen him perform many times before,” he said.

​Neville added: “He reminds me of Ronaldo from Brazil – when he gets into that area, he executes those subtle feints that are truly terrifying. I played against Ronaldo from Brazil three or four times.

​”Today, Mbappé was being defended by Gyökeres, and against a player like that, you can only commit to one side; you have to desperately block his right foot and force him to shoot with his left.”

​Mbappé will now hope to lead France to victory when they face Paraguay in the Round of 16 this weekend.