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Giroud plays down chances to break Henry's all-time France scoring record

France striker Olivier Giroud has played down his chances of breaking Thierry Henry's all-time scoring record after he moved into second place on Wednesday night.

Giroud scored twice in the first half in a friendly against Ukraine, taking his international goal tally to 42 and passing France legend Michel Platini in the process.

Now only Henry stands between Giroud and the all-time record, with the Arsenal legend having scored 51 goals in 123 caps for Les Bleus.

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It was a special way for Giroud to celebrate his 100th cap, which he earned on a night the World Cup champions cruised to a 7-1 win over their opponents.