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Raphael Varane 'IS set to be fit for the World Cup' in a huge boost for France boss Didier Deschamps... after the Man United star's chances of making the tournament were plunged into doubt when he came off in tears against Chelsea

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is set to be fit for the World Cup despite limping off in tears last month against Chelsea.

The defender came off in the second half against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with a thigh injury and has been undergoing his rehabilitation at Clarefontaine - the French national football centre.

Concerns had grown that Varane, who was key to France's success in Russia in 2018, would not be fit in time for the World Cup owing to the short turnaround time between the season ending and their campaign getting underway.