Saturday, 21 June 2014

Giroud, Joel Campbell & more - how the Premier League stars performed on World Cup day nine

Giroud, Joel Campbell & more - how the Premier League stars performed on World Cup day nine


There were plenty of representatives from England's top-flight on show in the France game, while Arsenal forward Campbell hoped to put Italy to the sword in the early kick-off
After missing the first game, Olivier Giroud was finally given his chance to shine for France - could he lead the line and ensure Didier Deschamps' men would all but secure their place in the World Cup second round?

Joel Campbell was another Gunner in action but could he really repeat his man-of-the-match display in the first game against Uruguay to put Italy to the sword - and ultimately send England packing?

Goal takes at look at how those two and the other representatives from the Premier Leauge got on on day nine of the World Cup...

After having been left out of France's opening World Cup win over Honduras Olivier Giroud made sure Didier Deschamps knew exactly how he felt about the decision.

The France coach duly gave his sulking striker the opportunity to impress in the second fixture against Switzerland and he certainly didn't let him down.

Giroud, leading the line with Karim Bezema and Mathieu Valbuena behind him in support, popped up with a thumping header after 17 minutes that Diego Benaglio could only push into his own net to give the French the lead.

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