“I think the Irish supporters have a good balance. If they see players going out giving their all – they’ll back you all the way.”

Thousands of Irish soccer fans are in Lyon for today's Euro 2016 last 16 match against host nation France.

Irish fans flying home from the Euros today are facing delays due to strike action by French air traffic controllers.

Last year Irish fans travelled in their droves to Britain to watch football, according to new research.

“They’re having a good time out there!”