Gallic perseverance secures narrow win over Irish

France U-21 1 Republic of Ireland U-21 0

Following a 4-2 defeat to Switzerland a month ago, this was a match manager Don Givens’ side could not afford to lose at the Stade de l’Aube in Troyes.

The Irish proceeded to produce a stout rearguard display against France and came within just six minutes of what would have been a precious point from this Group Four clash.