Updated On: 12 December, 2022 08:41 AM IST | Doha | Ashwin Ferro
The goal put Giroud’s international goal tally to 53, consolidating his position as France’s all time highest scorer (he had breached Thiery Henry’s 51-goal mark earlier in the tournament)

France’s Olivier Giroud celebrates his goal v England on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images
France’s veteran striker Olivier Giroud had a very quiet match before he nodded home the crucial match-winner (78th minute) in the quarter-final against England at the Al Bayt Stadium on Saturday night.
The goal put Giroud’s international goal tally to 53, consolidating his position as France’s all time highest scorer (he had breached Thiery Henry’s 51-goal mark earlier in the tournament).