Eileen Gleeson: 'We are coming here to compete and to try and win the game'

Eileen Gleeson is looking for her side to continue to qualify for more tournaments. 

IN TO WIN: Head coach Eileen Gleeson aim is for her side to win against the heavy favourites France.  Pic:  Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Eileen Gleeson has called on her Ireland team to be clinical tomorrow when they face the might of France in their backyard.

The 30,000-capacity Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz is expected to be around two-thirds full for the Euro qualification opener, with the third best team in the world – according to Fifa’s rankings – tipped to win at a canter.