Byrne: Russia remains focus

Republic of Ireland 2 Germany 3

It took a freak stoppage-time winner from the visitors at Tallaght Stadium to prevent Sue Ronan’s side bagging a sensational draw against a Germany side that smashed nine unanswered goals past Ireland’s closest rivals for second spot in Group One, Russia.

In a campaign where a runners-up spot was always the target, Arsenal keeper Byrne is even more confident of achieving their target.