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.

Teenage striker Ferguson has been selected to start and will lead the line alongside Chiedozie Ogbene against Didier Deschamps' side, who come to Dublin on the back of an impressive 4-0 victory over the Netherlands in their Group B opener on Friday in Paris.

Everton defender Coleman returns to captain the side and looks set to play in the right wing-back position, with Matt Doherty set to line up on the opposite flank. John Egan will marshal the back three with Nathan Collins and Dara O'Shea either side of him in defence.

Josh Cullen will anchor the midfield, while Jayson Molumby and Jason Knight will also line up in the middle of the park.

Gavin Bazunu returns between the sticks having missed the midweek friendly game against Latvia.

France coach Deschamps has made three changes to the side that beat the Dutch on Friday with Benjamin Pavard, Eduardo Camavinga and Olivier Giroud starting at Lansdowne Road.

Republic of Ireland: Gavin Bazunu; Nathan Collins, John Egan, Dara O'Shea; Seamus Coleman, Matt Doherty, Josh Cullen, Jayson Molumby, Jason Knight; Chiedozie Ogbene, Evan Ferguson

France: Mike Maignan; Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano, Ibrahima Konaté, Theo Hernández; Adrien Rabiot, Antoine Griezmann, Eduardo Camavinga, Randal Kolo Muani, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappé (capt)

Watch Republic of Ireland v France in Euro 2024 qualifying on Monday from 7pm live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player, follow a live blog on RTÉ.ie/Sport and the RTÉ News app and listen to live commentary on 2fm's Game On

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