France match-winner Olivier Giroud admits he was aware he was about to be substituted before he scored his landmark goal in the 2-1 Nations League victory over The Netherlands on Sunday. In addition to ending his 10-match international drought the 75th-minute strike took him past Zinedine Zidane to third on France's all-time list with 32 goals.

"I thought I was going to be taken off. The game against Germany was my first of the season as a starter and the coach took me off, which was normal," said the Chelsea forward, who extended his stay on the pitch by 14 minutes with his goal. "I suffered again physically today and I realised I didn't have many minutes left. I know Benjamin Mendy's ability to cross to the near post and I went for it and it worked out well for me and the team. I'm happy for everyone."