Ireland come up just short after Benjamin Pavard stunner

Attacking-wise, Europe’s top ranked nation were in control either side of that goal and it took Ireland until the final 10 minutes to lay a glove on Mike Maignan

NET PAINS: Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu can’t prevent Benjamin Pavard’s shot from finding the Ireland net to give France victory in Monday night’s Euro 2024 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

IRELAND 0 FRANCE 1 (Benjamin Pavard 50)

After talk of fire and ice, there was some warmth to a dish the French served cold.