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Giroud recalled by France and eyes Henry's scoring record

AC Milan's Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring a goal during the Champions League, Group E soccer match between AC Milan and Dinamo Zagreb, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. (Spada/LaPresse via AP)

Olivier Giroud gets another chance to close in on France's scoring record after being recalled by coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday.

Giroud needs three goals to equal Thierry Henry's record tally of 51, and has a chance to stake a late claim for a place in the World Cup squad.

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