The Republic of Ireland face France in the first game of their Euro 2024 Qualifying campaign 2022 on Thursday night at the Aviva Stadium.
France are strong favorites to win the in Dublin after an empathic 4-0 victory over the Netherlands on Friday night, but there is belief in the Ireland camp that they are capable of causing an upset.
Stephen Kenny claimed his team is ready for the challenge France brings, as they plan to go head-to-head with the two-time World Cup winners.
“We’re an improving team, we’ve won eight of our last 15 games and over the last 20 games we’ve lost five and none of them have been by more than a goal," Kenny said ahead of the European Qualifying opener.
“We feel we can play well against a lot of teams. France are a level up, they have been exceptional. It’ll be a huge test, but that’s what you live for, these games."
Kick off at the Aviva Stadium is at 7.45pm and coverage begins at 7pm on RTE2.
Here's how Ireland could line up for the game:
Probable Ireland team (3-5-2): Bazunu; Collins, Egan, O'Shea; Coleman, Molumby, Cullen, Knight, Doherty; Ogbene, Ferguson
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