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Chelsea striker Giroud: I'm not finished - grandpa's not dead!

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has rejected claims he could retire after Euro 2020.

The 34-year-old France international has been on the fringes for France so far at the tournament. Having been an unused substitute against Germany, he was brought on as a substitute in the 76th minute against Hungary.

Giroud, however, stated that he still has the hunger of a 20-year-old.

Giroud told Le Figaro: "I'm not finished, far from it. Count on me, grandpa is not dead!

"I'm almost 35 but have the hunger of a 20-year-old guy."

Giroud has full faith in himself and believes that his aerial prowess is a useful asset.

He said: "The France team has a fairly incredible strike force, but I have a card to play because there are no other players with my profile. I am here to respond and bring what I want.

"I know how to do it with the team. I have the desire and, if the young people want to move me, they will have to be ready too."

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