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Olivier Giroud breaks Thierry Henry's national record as defending champions France defeat Poland at World Cup

French striker Olivier Giroud became the all-time leading goalscorer for Les Bleus, as he surpassed the mark of Thierry Henry in the defending champions' 3-1 victory over Poland.

And while history belonged to Giroud, with his 52nd goal for the national side, it was youngster Kylian Mbappe who was the star for France with a brilliant brace as they marched into the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.

Poland manager Czesaw Michniewicz knew exactly what type of player had just destroyed his side as he heaped praise on the 23-year-old Frenchman.

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