Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has taken a swipe at France coach Didier Deschamps.

Deschamps has refused to consider Benzema for selection since before the 2016 Euros after the striker became embroiled in an alleged blackmail plot.

On Instagram, Benzema insisted he could play the Olivier Giroud role for Les Bleus.

But he also said, "I can do anything.

"Then you have a coach, choices to make ... What I don't like is when we lie, we do fake polls and everything else..."