Second-half syndrome strikes Ireland again 

The narrow defeat to Les Bleus went to a familiar pattern.

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny during the UEFA EURO 2024 Championship Qualifier against France. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Against France on Monday night, Ireland's tenth defeat in 22 competitive matches under Stephen Kenny followed a familiar pattern.

After breaking even up to half-time, Ireland lost to a second-half strike and came away pointless by the narrowest possible margin.