PARIS -- Its been a long wait for Kevin Gameiro.But in the absence of the injured Olivier Giroud and with Karim Benzema still out of the France squad, the Atletico Madrid forward will finally get the opportunity to establish himself for good in Didier Deschamps team.Gameiro, who joined Atletico in the offseason for a reported 30 million euros ($34 million), is expected to start alongside Madrid teammate Antoine Griezmann when France takes on Bulgaria on Friday at the Stade de France in a World Cup qualifier.The European Championship runners-up, who were held to a 0-0 draw by Belarus in their Group A opener, will then travel to Amsterdam to play the Netherlands three days later.Griezmann, the top scorer at Euro 2016, is Deschamps first choice, with Gameiro, Andre-Pierre Gignac, Anthony Martial and Nabil Fekir in competition to replace Giroud.The Arsenal striker, who has not started a game this season with his club, has been hindered by a toe injury while Benzema -- who has not appeared for France since being charged with blackmail over a sex-tape scandal -- still has no place in the plans of Deschamps, at least on a short-term basis.The double absence of Benzema and Giroud is likely to benefit the 29-year-old Gameiro, who has strong credentials for his inclusion. His main asset is the promising relationship he has started to build with Griezmann at Atletico. Despite Fernando Torres competition that has been limiting his playing time, Gameiro has scored three goals and delivered as many assists in nine appearances.Individually, both of them are quality players and the fact that they are playing together with their club is a good thing, Deschamps said. They can improve their chemistry.Gameiro started his international career six years ago and was regularly called by previous France coach Laurent Blanc, until a friendly game against the United States in November 2011. The former Sevilla player then had to wait nearly five years before wearing the France jersey again.Gameiro, who scored the equalizer in the Europa League final as Sevilla came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-1, sometimes felt forgotten after he left Paris Saint-Germain to move abroad. He was selected on a list of reserve players for the European Championship but did not make the final cut, and finally received a proper call-up in September, making his ninth international appearance against Belarus after coming in as a substitute.It was a very long wait. These things happen during a career, but I never gave up, Gameiro said. Sevilla is a big club in Spain, but in France they dont get much exposure. Signing at Atletico Madrid put me one step above.Against a Bulgarian team that conceded three goals in its 4-3 opening win over Luxembourg, Deschamps will field an offensive-minded side, with Paul Pogba and Dimitri Payet also expected to start.Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Banned Sail Mens . The quest begins with what is supposed to be an easy one, although Germany has traditionally been a stubborn opponent to Canadian teams at international tournaments. Fake Air Jordan 1 Low . 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It wasnt my fault.What Gilmore regrets is how he let loose his frustrations by snapping at safety Jonathan Meeks in the end zone immediately after Hogan scored in New Englands 41-25 victory .I shouldnt have reacted that way, he said.Gilmore said his outburst was a reflection of the competitor in him, and not an indication of whatever stress he might be feeling in attempting to prove he deserves to be counted among the NFLs elite cornerbacks.Its an assertion the fifth-year player made several times this offseason. And its one Gilmore repeated this week, when accepting how much focus is being placed on what he might be worth after his contract expires in March.Im one of the best corners in the league, so I can take it, Gilmore said, in striking a defiant pose with both hands on his hips at his locker during an interview with The Associated Press.The self-confidence Gilmore has isnt wavering, even while questions are being raised over his production halfway through the season, and with Buffalo (4-4) traveling to play Seattle (4-2-1) on Monday night.He and the rest of the Bills defensive secondary was picked apart by Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, who had 374 yards passing and a touchdown in New Yorks 37-31 win on Sept. 15.Gilmore also appeared to struggle in a 30-19 win at Los Angeles, when Tavon Austin beat him for a 31-yard gain up the left sideline.And then there was last weekend, when Tom Brady had 315 yards passing and four touchdowns.Overall, Gilmore has been credited with seven passes defensed and is tied for the team lead with two interceptions.Football Outsiders has Gilmore rated 158th among NFL cornerbacks in havving allowed 12.dddddddddddd5 yards per reception. And yet, its difficult to rate a cornerbacks production because it doesnt take into account what his responsibilities were on each play.Gilmore dismisses his critics.I dont really care about what people say on the outside, because when my coach comes in and says it wasnt my fault, then it wasnt my fault, he said. People on the outside dont mean nothing to me, so whatever.As for assessing the first half of the season, Gilmore calls it, pretty OK, with the only low point coming against the Jets.Coach Rex Ryan had a different assessment, referring to Gilmores season as being kind of up and down.Against New England, Ryan noted Gilmore was flagged twice for defensive holding and also bore some responsibility in allowing Hogans touchdown.Whether it was communication or whatever the breakdown was, it wasnt a great performance on his part, Ryan said. Im sure hed like to have some plays back.Gilmore said hes motivated to improve his performance over the final half of the season and continue tuning out his doubters.Everybody wants to play from the stands and from the internet who dont know anything about football, Gilmore said. Do I want to give up no passes? I wish I was Superman, you know.Game notesRyan said hes leaning toward RB LeSean McCoy playing against Seattle after practicing for a second straight day. McCoy missed last weeks game with a left hamstring injury. ... DT Marcell Dareus status remains uncertain, though he practiced on a limited basis a day after being held out because of a groin injury. ... Ryan said he and several staff members traveled by rented bus to attend Game 7 of the World Series in Cleveland during the Bills day off Wednesday. Unfortunately, the group missed the final out of the Cubs 8-7 10-inning victory because they left once a rain delay began around midnight.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '