Ireland player ratings: Knight and McClean to the fore
Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 3-0 victory over Gibraltar.
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James McClean: Ideally, we'd love the media on our side
Republic of Ireland's latest international centurion James McClean argued the media had jumped the gun on assuming that Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualification hopes were doomed following their loss in Athens.
Northern Ireland stunned as Kazakhstan snatch late win in Windsor Park
Toothless Northern Ireland were stunned as Kazakhstan substitute Abat Aimbetov struck at the death to snatch a 1-0 Euro 2024 qualifying victory at Windsor Park. As Northern Ireland had been piling forward in search of a late winner themselves, Aimbetov broke from his own half, riding Craig Cathcart's challenge and capitalising when a sliding Paddy McNair got in the way of Ciaron Brown, slotting the ball past Bailey Peacock-Farrell to stun the home crowd.
Euro 2024 qualifier wrap: Sublime Saka plunders England hat-trick
Bukayo Saka scored a superb first career hat-trick as rampant England roared to a 7-0 victory against North Macedonia in their Euro 2024 qualifier.
France grind out narrow win over dogged Greece in Paris
Kylian Mbappe set another record as France stretched their 100 per cent start in European Championship qualifying Group B with a 1-0 win over Greece in Paris. Mbappe's 55th-minute penalty was his 54th goal of the season and took him clear of Just Fontaine to become the top French scorer in a single club and international campaign. But there was an air of fortune about his winner after Odysseas Vlachodimos palmed away his initial penalty only for the referee to spot an infringement and order the kick to be retaken. Kolo Muani and Jules Kounde also had good chances for France while Greece's task became harder after Konstantinos Mavropanos was sent off for a foul on Muani in the 69th minute.
Kenny: First goal crucial in easing tension
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny said it was important that his team kept their composure against a stubborn Gibraltar side as they eventually recorded a 3-0 win at the Aviva Stadium.
Mikey Johnston helps Ireland to much-needed win over Gibraltar
Substitute Mikey Johnston belatedly ignited the Republic’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign to spare manager Stephen Kenny further punishment at the hands of Gibraltar.
Knight: Ireland turned up today
Jason Knight said the 3-0 victory over Gibraltar was the perfect response to last week's disappointing defeat in Athens in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.