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Encouragement in defeat, McCabe and O'Sullivan below-par, and a key tactical difference

Some talking points from Ireland’s 1-0 loss to France in Metz.

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Early goal condemns battling Ireland to opening-day defeat to France

A fifth-minute goal meant Ireland started their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 loss in Metz.

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