Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has no problem being likened to World Cup winner Stephane Guivarc'h.

The player's importance to Didier Deschamps is emphasised by two other figures beyond the goals. Giroud has had more minutes than anyone else in the manager's tenure, and supplied three assists in this World Cup.

"You always play for the team-mates," said Giroud. "Obviously I prefer to have chances and score, but if I can make space for the others, I always try to choose the best option for the team. When France were world champions in 1998, (Christophe) Dugarry scored one goal and Guivarc'h not at all.

"If we are World Cup champions without me scoring, I don't mind. It means, if I'm on the pitch, the boss thinks I can help the team. I've got my part to play. I try to make space for my team-mates."