Stephen Kenny calls for fire and ice from Ireland to repel France

Séamus Coleman and Callum O’Dowda are still in the mix for Monday night's big game, the Ireland boss says.

26 March 2023; Manager Stephen Kenny during a Republic of Ireland press conference at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Stephen Kenny is not ready to rule Séamus Coleman and Callum O’Dowda out of Monday’s crunch Euro 2024 qualifier against the formidable French.

Ireland skipper Coleman (thigh) missed Wednesday’s friendly win over Latvia while fellow defender O’Dowda (groin) has emerged as a doubt following his goalscoring return to the team against the Baltic battlers.