The messages are still coming through on his phone. Two full days after reaching two milestones in one game against Ukraine -- his 100th cap for France, and his 41st and 42nd goals that took him above Michel Platini in the top scorers ranking for the French men's national team -- Olivier Giroud is still going through texts of congratulations. It's not just that he is one of the most popular players in France; it's more that everybody likes him and is genuinely happy for him.
Inside the squad, his teammates and all the technical staff celebrated with him after Wednesday's 7-1 friendly win.