Didier Deschamps hails Mike Maignan after his late heroics deny Ireland a point

VITAL MOMENT: Didier Deschamps hailed his goalkeeper after France’s win. Pic: Niall Carson/PA

France boss Didier Deschamps hailed goalkeeper Mike Maignan after seeing his late heroics deny the Republic of Ireland a first point for their Euro 2024 qualification account.

Maignan clawed away a 90th-minute Nathan Collins header seconds after keeping out team-mate Jules Kounde’s attempted clearance to ensure Benjamin Pavard’s goal was enough to secure a 1-0 Group B win in Dublin.