AC Milan and France striker Olivier Giroud reiterated his desire to continue as a French international, indicating that he would remain available for selection.Les Bleus’ all-time top goalscorer, who had been in and out of the squad for the two years before the World Cup, was a starter in Doha in the wake of Karim Benzema’s injury. 🎙️ Olivier Giroud: “My faith has helped me a lot in my career. I prayed a lot to make certain choices. I felt blessed, privileged. I am very grateful for that. Believing in your lucky star and always trusting God has always helped me.” ✝️🤍 pic.twitter.com/aoEhcslcL7— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) March 6, 2023 Now, he says he is aiming to appear at the European Championships in Germany next year:”I’m still here and I’m available to be called up by the manager.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7069114####EDITORS_CHOICE##The 36-year-old adds that he can be a “big brother” to the new generation of France internationals that is emerging, and that although the defeat to Argentina will remain one of the worst memories of his career, he believes that they “will come back stronger”.The champions are running out of ideas – veteran Giroud to get another contract as the youngsters fail to impressThe World Cup runners-up are in action at the end of the month for the start of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, first facing The Netherlands at the Stade de France on March 24 before travelling to Dublin three days later. Didier Deschamps is expected to announce his squad for the doubleheader on Thursday, March 16.
