Kylian Mbappe stated drawing degree with Thierry Henry as France’s all-time second high goalscorer on the age of 26 is “loopy”.
The France captain and Actual Madrid star moved degree with the Arsenal legend on 51 worldwide objectives as he scored a superb solo effort to safe a 2-0 victory over Ukraine in World Cup qualifying on Friday.
Mbappe is now six objectives off present high scorer Olivier Giroud’s file of 57, with the previous Arsenal and Chelsea striker asserting his retirement from worldwide soccer final yr.
“Huge as much as Titi [Henry], however now I wish to surpass him,” stated Mbappe.
“The file is getting nearer, nevertheless it’s not one thing I take into consideration,” Mbappe added. “I don’t know if it’s as a result of I believe I can beat it, or as a result of I believe there are extra vital issues.
“Reaching this milestone so early is loopy, however I prefer it. I wish to hold going and, above all, win video games and titles.”
Henry was a part of the France group who gained the World Cup in 1998 when he was simply 20, whereas Mbappe was simply 19 when he helped Les Bleus triumph on the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Each are behind Giroud’s 137 appearances in France’s listing of most capped gamers, with Henry ending his worldwide profession with 123 caps and Mbappe at present on 90.
France had been aiming to defend their World Cup crown in Qatar in 2022 however, regardless of Mbappe’s hat-trick within the remaining, they had been crushed by Argentina on penalties.
Michael Olise scored France’s first purpose towards Ukraine on Friday night time in what was their first sport of World Cup qualifying, having participated within the Nations League finals earlier this yr.
France all-time worldwide objectives
Olivier Giroud – 57 objectives in 137 caps (2011–2024)
Kylian Mbappé – 51 objectives in 89 caps (2017–current)
Thierry Henry – 51 objectives in 123 caps (1997–2010)
Antoine Griezmann – 44 objectives in 137 caps (2014–2024)
Michel Platini – 41 objectives in 72 caps (1976–1987)
Karim Benzema – 37 objectives in 97 caps (2007–2022)
David Trezeguet – 34 objectives in 71 caps (1998–2008)
Zinedine Zidane – 31 objectives in 108 caps (1994–2006)
Simply Fontaine – 30 objectives in 21 caps (1953–1960)
Jean-Pierre Papin – 26 objectives in 56 caps (1986–1995)
