Ireland and France teams named for battle of Lyon

Robbie Brady, the goal-scoring hero of Lille, has been retained in the attacking position so effective against Italy.

Ireland and France teams named for battle of Lyon

The Ireland team that will take on France in the last 16 of the European Championship has been named - with Martin O'Neill sticking with the attacking line-up that delighted fans and won the day on Wednesday.

Robbie Brady, the goal-scoring hero of Lille, has been retained in the attacking position so effective against Italy.

There is no place in the starting line-up for Jon Walters, who may feature from the bench, or for Wes Hoolahan.

But Stephen Ward, who was a doubt due to an ankle injury picked up on Wednesday, is fit enough to start.

France have also named their starting line-up, with Olivier Giroud and on-form Dimitri Payet spearheading their attack.

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