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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Simon Collings

Olivier Giroud a familiar name but a different beast for England’s defenders in World Cup quarter-final

England will come up against a familiar opponent when they face France on Saturday. Olivier Giroud, who spent nine years with Arsenal and Chelsea, will lead the line for the French.

The 36-year-old has spent the past 18 months plying his trade in Italy with AC Milan, and France assistant coach Guy Stephan believes Giroud is not the same player since leaving the Premier League.

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