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.
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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.
Mikey Johnston becomes instant Ireland hero as Celtic loan star's magic show sparks vital win over Latvia
Impressive Mikey Johnston made an instant debut impact for Republic of Ireland moments after climbing off the bench to help spark a vital 3-2 win over Latvia.
Chiedozie Ogbene's first touch secures hard-fought Ireland win against Latvia as Evan Ferguson opens his account
The Republic of Ireland, once again, threw away a two-goal lead and were made to work very hard to eventually defeat Latvia 3-2 in tonight's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
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.
Preview: Both eyes on France as Latvia come to town
It's been a while since Ireland have played an international fixture, but not so long that the below-par performances of their last two outings against Norway and Malta in November still linger in the memory bank.