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Bayern pair Robben, Neuer in line for WC awards - Mourinho

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes a pair of Bayern Munich players and one from Juventus may take out the World Cup gongs this year.

Bayern winger Arjen Robben is in the running for the Golden Ball as the best player at the tournament, Manuel Neuer is one of three candidates for the Goalkeeper award and Paul Pogba is on the Young Player shortlist and Mourinho is of the belief that it will be these three who come out on top when the decisions are made.

"I think Robben has been the best player of the World Cup. I think from day one until the last match he was the player who play at a high level, never ever up and down, always up," said Mourinho in his role as Yahoo's Global Football Ambassador.

"I would say Pogba has been the best young player, because he had a good World Cup despite the fact his team didn't reach the last four. I think he showed that he is a big player for the next World Cup.

"The best goalkeeper? If Neuer is so good and solid in the final as he was up until now I would say Neuer."

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