Player Ratings: Chiedozie Ogbene carries the fight against France
A Benjamin Pavard goal in the second half saw the Republic of Ireland narrowly beaten by France in their Euro 2024 qualifier opener at the Aviva Stadium.
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Evan Ferguson makes competitive debut, captain Seamus Coleman fit to start against France
Evan Ferguson will make his competitive debut in tonight's Euro 2024 qualifier against France at the Aviva Stadium, while Seamus Coleman has been passed fit to start, kick-off 7:45pm.
Tottenham suffer fresh blow as Emerson Royal surgery may keep Brazil defender out for season
Tottenham have suffered a fresh blow after it emerged that Emerson Royal is due to have knee surgery. The right-back was unable to complete Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Morocco in their international friendly on Saturday.
Callum O'Dowda succumbs to injury as Troy Parrott left out
Callum O'Dowda has been ruled out of tonight’s Euro 2024 qualifier with France at the Aviva Stadium while Troy Parrott has been omitted from the squad.
Familiar frailties a concern ahead of France fixture
Stephen Kenny's side came into Wednesday night’s friendly international looking to lay down a positive marker ahead of Monday’s home clash with France, and while Ireland ultimately dug in to snatch a 3-2 victory over Latvia, there were flaws in the performance that would most likely have proved fatal against a better quality of opposition.
Player Ratings: Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone among Ireland's bright spots against Latvia
The Republic of Ireland earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over Latvia in Wednesday's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how the players rated:
Evan Ferguson strikes on first international start as Ireland edge Latvia
Evan Ferguson marked his first senior international start with his first goal as the Republic of Ireland warmed up for their Euro 2024 qualifier against France with a 3-2 friendly victory over Latvia.
Will Smallbone makes debut as Michael Obafemi gets nod to start alongside Evan Ferguson
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has handed Will Smallbone his debut and selected Michael Obafemi to partner Evan Ferguson up front for tonight's friendly against Latvia, while Caoimhin Kelleher starts in goal.