Nathan Collins hopes to turn on style again as Republic of Ireland face France

Nathan Collins will not hesitate if the chance to score another stunning solo goal for the Republic of Ireland presents itself against World Cup finalists France.

The 21-year-old Wolves defender announced himself on the international stage in style when he embarked upon an unlikely run which saw him carve his way past three defenders before deftly placing the ball past goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk with the outside of his right foot in June’s 1-1 Nations League draw with Ukraine in Lodz.

That kind of opportunity may prove something of a rarity when Didier Deschamps’ all-star team arrive in Dublin for a Euro 2024 qualifier on Monday evening, but Collins is ready to go again if the time is right.

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