Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has hailed former teammate Raphael Varane as the complete defender.

Kroos, who did not play for Germany at the World Cup, was speaking about his old Real colleague on the eve of the World Cup final.

Varane and France will take on Argentina and Lionel Messi in the showpiece event on Sunday.

Asked about Manchester United defender Varane, Kroos told Real Total: "He's incredibly fast. Really one of the fastest team-mates, I would even say. There were a few quick ones. He's really incredible. I never really saw anyone run away from him in our time here.

"He was a solid pillar for us alongside (Sergio) Ramos for many years. He did an outstanding job and is really the complete package.

"He doesn't do miracles with the ball but is a highly awkward defender to play against. You can't beat him in the air and, as I said, he's incredibly fast, so you can't run away from him either. He's a good man."