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France calls on Giroud for U.S., Belgium

By | Sports Network

Paris, France – Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud earned his man roster for two upcoming friendlies.

Giroud, 25, is currently level atop the Ligue 1 scoring chart with PSG's Kevin Gameiro on eight goals.

"He's having an excellent start to the season with his club," Blanc said. "We've been following him for some time. He is an unusual player and I like players like him in a central striking role."

Yoann Gourcuff and Patrice Evra were notable players not called into the team, but Bayern Munich's Franck Ribery returns after missing recent Euro qualifiers through injury.

France plays the U.S. on Nov. 11, and Belgium on Nov. 15.

Following is the complete French roster:

Goalkeepers: Cedric Carrasso (Bordeaux), Hugo Lloris (Lyon), Steve Mandanda (Marseille).

Defenders: Eric Abidal (Barcelona), Mathieu Debuchy (Lille), Laurent Koscielny (Arsenal), Jeremy Mathieu (Valencia), Adil Rami (Valencia), Anthony Reveillere (Lyon), Mamadou Sakho (PSG).

Midfielders: Yohan Cabaye (Newcastle), Alou Diarra (Marseille), Florent Malouda (Chelsea), Marvin Martin (Sochaux), Yann M'Vila (Rennes), Samir Nasri (Manchester City).

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kevin Gameiro (PSG), Olivier Giroud (Montpellier), Jeremy Menez (PSG), Loic Remy (Marseille), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich).