Ireland vs France: The key battles Ireland must win to upset the formbook

Where Monday night's game between the Irish and the French is likely to be won and lost.

KEY MAN: Republic of Ireland's Evan Ferguson celebrates scoring his sides second goal during the international friendly match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Picture date: Wednesday March 22, 2023.

Showtime beckons. Ireland against France. The form team in Europe affords the Boys in Green the opportunity of making a global splash and enthusing a sold-out crowd at the start of a qualification campaign.

The disparity in class is evident but, for Ireland to cause a shock, key battles have to be conquered.