Thursday, November 10, 2016

Giroud and Gameiro competing to start up front for France (The Associated Press)

Atletico de Madrid's Kevin Gameiro, jumps over Real Sociedad's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad, at Anoeta stadium, in San Sebastian, northern Spain, Saturday, Nov.5, 2016. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Despite helping France reach the European Championship final, striker Olivier Giroud finds himself once again fighting for his place in the national side. Gameiro appears to be the favorite to start, but Giroud's physicality and heading ability could prove useful against a robust Sweden side level with France in Group A. Olivier is more of a link player, Kevin is more about speed and making runs,'' Deschamps said.


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