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Player ratings: Ogbene the standout in Paris defeat

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The Republic of Ireland fell to a 2-0 defeat to France at Parc des Princes in Paris on Thursday night.It was a decent performance by Stephen Kenny's men, who were undone by a terrific Aurelien Tchouameni effort and an emphatic finish from Marcus Thuram.Here's how we rated the Boys in Green. GAVIN BAZUNU - 5 Will be frustrated to have conceded another long-ranger, albeit Tchouameni's effort was top quality.

Had a couple of nervy moments, though he did claw away a good Tchouameni hit in the second half. ALAN BROWNE - 7 Deputised well at right wing-back in the absence of Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty.

He was handed the unenviable task of trying to keep a lid on Kylian Mbappe, Theo Hernandez and occasionally the roaming Antoine Griezmann but can be satisfied with his night's work.

Made one brilliant sliding tackle to dispossess Mbappe, and was reliable in possession. SHANE DUFFY - 6.5 Got the nod to deal with the aerial threat posed by Giroud, who limped off midway through the first half.

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Gavin Bazunu – 7 While the goalkeeper did make a number of impressive saves, that wasn't his only contribution. Bazunu passed the ball out and helped Ireland get around the Dutch high press. He looked comfortable with orange shirts running his way, and it allowed Ireland quickly transition from defence to attack.

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