Dara O'Shea: We want to write our own history
Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland are ready to embrace the challenge of taking on France as they look to "write their own history" at Lansdowne Road.
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Will Smallbone eager to test himself against France after impressive Ireland bow
Will Smallbone is desperate to test himself against the might of France just days after making his senior Republic of Ireland debut.
'Evan is Evan' - John Egan dispels clamour for Ferguson comparisons to Harry Kane
Republic of Ireland defender John Egan believes Evan Ferguson's physicality for a player so young is as impressive as he's encountered in his career to date but also feels it is unnecessary to pigeon-hole the young striker into comparisons with the likes of Harry Kane.
Stephen Kenny: Ireland won't get 'fixated' on concession of long-range goals
Stephen Kenny says his Republic of Ireland side will not be getting "fixated" over the number of long-range goals conceded in transition during recent times.
Will Smallbone sets sights on France after dream debut
Will Smallbone hopes he has given Stephen Kenny a selection headache for Monday's face-off with France after a superb debut for the Republic of Ireland.
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.
Evan Ferguson: At the end of the day, it's just a game of football
It says everything about Evan Ferguson's temperament that he, the 18-year-old at the eye of the storm, was the voice of calm after the Republic of Ireland's 3-2 win against Latvia on Wednesday night.
'Lots of good things' in imperfect performance - Stephen Kenny reacts to Ireland win over Latvia
Stephen Kenny insisted there were "lots of good things" from his Republic of Ireland side in the 3-2 friendly win over Latvia at the Aviva Stadium but acknowledged that the overall performance was far from perfect.