With France spoiled for choice up front ahead of the World Cup, Kylian Mbappe's comments about Olivier Giroud could worry Karim Benzema.
With Benzema injured AC Milan striker Giroud started alongside Mbappe on Thursday as France took on Austria in the UEFA Nations League, with Antoine Griezmann also in the starting XI. Both found the net in the 2-0 win, and Mbappe has spoken of the freedom offered to him by the former Arsenal and Chelsea star.
Benzema remains one of the front-runners for the Ballon d'Or, having helped Real Madrid win La Liga and the Champions League last season. However, as Giroud closes in on Thierry Henry's international goal record for Les Bleus, things are far from settled at international level.