France striker Olivier Giroud has insisted that his side have the potential to dominate the international scene for years to come after going all the way in the World Cup.

Les Bleus lifted the famous trophy for just a second time, exactly two decades on from their only previous success, thanks to a 4-2 win over Croatia in Sunday's final.

Giroud was one of only a handful of players aged 30 or over in the 23-man squad, which was the joint-second youngest in the tournament, and the Chelsea ace claims that can only bode well for the future.

"There are only five of us in the squad that are over 30 years old. We have an amazing generation with young talented players, that's why we can have a lot of hope of winning more in the future," he told the London Evening Standard.

"One thing is sure if we keep this mentality with our quality, we will be very competitive and very hard to beat. This is an example of dreams come true.

"A good friend of mine told me when I was young, when we were kids, that I'd win the World Cup one day. He told me 'let's do it today'. I am very proud for all my friends and family, all the people that supported me and the team. We are very proud to win it for the French people.

"I called Wembley my garden because I am unbeaten there, but this is different. That was with my clubs, Chelsea and Arsenal. The World Cup it's different. I don't know what to say. This will stay with me for the rest of my life, it's amazing."

France became the first team to score four goals in a World Cup final since Brazil beat Italy 4-1 in 1970.