Euro 2024 qualifying: Republic lose to France in Dublin opener
The Republic are off to a losing start in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Last night (Monday) they were edged out 1-0 in their opener against World Cup runners-up France.
Benjamin Pavard's sweet strike gave the visitors a narrow victory.
However, it took a brilliant 90th-minute save from Mike Maignan to deny Nathan Collins a last-gasp equaliser in a grandstand finish.
The world's third-ranked side, which included new superstar skipper Kylian Mbappe were made to work desperately hard for the points by an Ireland team sitting 48th in FIFA's table.
After the game Republic boss Kenny said: "We have watched France's last 20 games and we've never seen Kylian Mbappe, who I voted for as the best player in the world, have such a quiet night. I've never seen it, never seen it.
"We didn't concede any chances up to the goal and that was disappointing. The substitutes made an impact and we finished strongly in the last 15 minutes.
"Our goalkeeper made an excellent save, but the save from Nathan Collins was out of this world, one of those incredible saves, so we're disappointed not to get at least a point."
Next up for the Republic, a trip to Greece on June 16.