Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud admits growing up admiring former Blue Andriy Shevchenko.

Giroud, who has made a positive impact under Antonio Conte since joining from rivals Arsenal in January, claims the Ukrainian hitman was one of his idols.

“Andriy Shevchenko, because he could score every kind of goal; left foot, right foot, head," Giroud told the Blues' official matchday programme.

"He was really complete as a striker.

“Powerful, quick, intelligent. I had a few heroes: Jean-Pierre Papin, Marco van Basten but Shevchenko was my favourite."