While Callum Hudson-Odoi was shining for England in Montenegro, another Chelsea forward was also making his mark in the Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Giroud scored France's second goal as they crushed Iceland 4-0 in Paris to take control of Group H.
It was a landmark goal for Giroud, his 35th, which moves him ahead of David Trezeguet in the all-time list of top scorers for France - he is now third, with only Thierry Henry and Michel Platini ahead of him.
Giroud was also a key figure in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, starting every match except the opening group fixture, including the 4-2 win over Croatia in the final.
Despite this, Giroud is a peripheral figure for Chelsea, making just six Premier League starts this season under Maurizio Sarri.
Giroud has featured more regularly in cup competitions - he is the Europa League top scorer this season - but his lack of domestic minutes means he has scored only once in the Premier League this campaign.
Following his landmark strike for France, Giroud was hailed by supporters on social media as a truly 'underrated' player.
His style of play was praised, with Giroud's ability to bring others into play - a key feature of his performances at the World Cup - especially noted.
SeriesA
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And some Real fans still shouting out loud Benzema has better record in France than Giroud.
Abbawaziri
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I would take this commentππΌ.
RNZN-CR7
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Giroud Is playing very well in recent time but sarri always start his favourite son higuain.Now sarri u should better start odoi,giroud,Barkley and loftus cheek or u are gone from mY beloved Chelsea.
negative
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Not the favorite, but still, comfortably climbing the ladder.
Kimjoyes
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Say whatever about Giroud, he's good. I admire him
face44
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This guy is underrated... heβs a good footballer ..
hamaka
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Where was this at when the World Cup was going on. He had 0 goals. π€¦π»ββοΈ
promis
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He's a Puskas winner, a world cup winner, put some respect on his name.
bonding
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Olivier Giroud and Antoine Griezmann continue to climb the ranks of France's all-time scorers list ππ«π·
incorporate
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I wonder why he is content sitting on the bench. Must be because of the money.
Newtondu
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Should start over Higuain
Shuntamallett
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The luckiest player of all time
ingenious
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He had 0 shots on target in the World Cup. Good link up/ hold up player. Not a proper striker that can score important goals
Geoffles
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But couldn't score a single goal in a world cup winning team
faxing
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Really underrated but keep achieving
moon09
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Cant believe he choose to be sub at chelsea
lkoop
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It's time to give Giroud the respect he deserves
kiss4
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Overly underrated player. Maybe because he is not British
promised
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Underrated man. GREAT career
outdoor
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He scored 105 goals in 253 games for Arsenal. World Cup and FIFA PuskΓ‘s Award winner with four FA Cups to his name. Olivier Giroud is now France's all-time third highest goalscorer.
jealousyh
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π«π· Olivier Giroud's career: 211Club goals 35International goals π 4 x FA Cup π 1 x Ligue 1 π 3 x Community Shield π 1 x World Cup π€ One of the most underrated striker in the game
footb122
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Olivier Giroud is now the third highest goalscorer in the French National Team history: γ»Thierry Henry (51) γ»Michel Platini (41) γ»Olivier Giroud (35) What an achievement!
FaithEvans
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He might be a world cup winner but he had no contribution in it.
He had just a bit more than Ronaldo's Euro cheer leading (Mou would have none of that nonsense as manager) ... 2 goals against Hungary and another against Wales in a two-goal win isn't exactly consequential to the title, but he led his country there you say!
Jayhayes
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π«π· Olivier Giroud = France's 3rd all-time top scorer π π 89 games β½οΈ 35 goals
Sopaid01
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Olivier Giroud is one of the most underrated players Sure but he need enough time and he need to improve as well Iβm a Chelsea fan and I love saying the truth out
royaltyking
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He might be a world cup winner but he had no contribution in it.
Ronaldo fan boy lmao get a life
Chayan7Gupta
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Olivier Giroud is one of the most underrated players of all time. π World Cup Winner. π x 4 FA Cups. π Carried Montpellier to a Ligue 1 title with 21 goals. π Puskas winner. π«π· France's third all-time scorer. π₯ 105 Premier League goals and assists.
He might be a world cup winner but he had no contribution in it.
VanishPrasad
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Olivier Giroud is one of the most underrated players of all time. π World Cup Winner. π x 4 FA Cups. π Carried Montpellier to a Ligue 1 title with 21 goals. π Puskas winner. π«π· France's third all-time scorer. π₯ 105 Premier League goals and assists.