Olivier Giroud was the cream of the crop as France toiled to a 3-1 win over Luxembourg to cement their place atop Group A of the European Qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
France strolled their way to a 3-1 win over Luxembourg on Saturday night to cement their place atop the Group A of FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers.
Olivier Giroud was arguably the best player on the pitch, with two clinical finishes from within the box, complete poacher’s efforts.
And the Arsenal superstar was hailed by the fans on Twitter for his performance.
Giroud needs 8 more goals to become the 5th top scorer for France. That would be pretty amazing.
— Paddy (@VieiraPaddy) March 25, 2017
Benzema with France:
81 games
27 goalsGiroud:
60 games
23 goalsOne gets praised “because” he plays for Real Madrid the other gets hate
— Larz (@Koxielny) March 25, 2017
Republic of Olivier Giroud pic.twitter.com/EMepymVydG
— Olly (@Giroudesquee) March 25, 2017
France are nothing without Giroud
— ?Zaki? (@RobbenFlair) March 25, 2017
Mendy’s cross Bullet Header Giroud >>> Ramos & Kroos
— le Phénix (@BilelAffelay) March 25, 2017
Arguing with french Giroud haters is a waste. The guys they prefer (Laca and Benzema) are all at home celebrating everytime Giroud scores. pic.twitter.com/bzMfTqMv0b
— ÖG Muriel (@VintageGiroud) March 25, 2017
People still question why Giroud starts for France when he has scored 12 goals in last 19 games and is 10th highest scorer in their History
— Jiroud (@Girouddy) March 25, 2017
9 – Since 2016, Olivier Giroud has scored 9 goals for the French team, more than any other player. Mindset.
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) March 25, 2017
Antoine Griezmann was largely wasteful in front of goal but still managed to get on the scoresheet, converting a penalty.
An Antoine Griezmann goal?
That can only mean one thing… ? pic.twitter.com/bvgudeIDii
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) March 25, 2017
grizi + giroud today pic.twitter.com/gkQ6erg2VG
— best of griezmann (@bestofgriezman) March 25, 2017
But, it was Mbappe who caught everyone’s eye as he earned his first senior cap for the French National squad, becoming the youngest to be capped by the national side in the 21st century.
RECORD: Kylian Mbappé is the youngest player to be capped by France in the 21st century. ??
18 years, 3 months, 5 days old. ? pic.twitter.com/dZVILPWNqY
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 25, 2017
Griezmann on Mbappé: “He’s the one who’s going to bench us.” pic.twitter.com/p6ks8Ed3WT
— Football Stuff (@FootbalIStuff) March 24, 2017
Kylian Mbappé: The youngest France international of the 21st century.
18 years
3 months
5 daysBaby Bleu. ??? pic.twitter.com/GecTgC7zdU
— Scouted Football (@ScoutedFtbl) March 25, 2017
People want Mbappe, Lacazette, Benzema at Arsenal but dont realize France’s 1st choice striker is already here.
— Römeo (@Arsenal490304) March 25, 2017
18 – Kylian Mbappe (18 yo & 95 days) has become the youngest ?? international since Wisniewski v Sweden in 1955 (18 yo & 61 days). Early. pic.twitter.com/4VFgQrRMp7
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) March 25, 2017
Also, France’s struggles, which coincided with Pogba’s absence due to injury, was highlighted on Twitter.
France struggling against a deep block side in Luxumberg. Kante is playing but Pogba isn’t. Makes you wonder
— m (@OptaDyanmic) March 25, 2017