N’Golo Kante has become the latest name in football to spoil the best claims with the “fake news” tagline… spoiling in the process one of football’s favourite ‘Kante facts’.

Since his arrival at Leicester last season the midfield dynamo has been the subject of a string of viral claims, most famously that whilst 71 per cent of the earth is covered by water the rest is covered by Chelsea star Kante.

Unfortunately for those Kante-believers the French midfielder has spoiled the party somewhat whilst on international duty with his national side.

"I am really happy with my performances this season," Kante said at a media conference.

"It is true that I receive a lot of praise and that is flattering. But I try not to let it affect me. The important thing is to end the season well.

"My team-mates at Chelsea have told me about the 'Kante-facts'. It is just a bit of fun. I obviously do not cover 30 per cent of the surface of the earth.

"I made the right choice to come to Chelsea. We are in a good position and we are playing some great football."

Kante is on course to win the Premier League title for the second season in a row having established himself as a crucial component in the Chelsea side since his £32million move from Leicester in the summer.