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Republic of Ireland face tough Euro 2024 qualifier campaign as draws announced

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The Republic of Ireland face a tough task to qualify for their first major tournament since Euro 2016 after being drawn to face world champions France, along with the Netherlands, Greece and Gibraltar in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

The draws were held on Sunday morning, with Northern Ireland placed in the fifth pot of seeds. Ian Baraclough's side now face Denmark, Finland, Slovenia, Kazakhstan and San Marino in Group H.

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