France and England's star-studded squads underline the massive challenge facing Ireland

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Eileen Gleeson’s side open their Group of Death campaign with a daunting double-header.

FRANCE HAVE NAMED no fewer than nine Champions League winners in their squad for next week’s opening Euro 2025 qualifier against Ireland, underlining the massive challenge awaiting Eileen Gleeson’s side in the Group of Death.

France then travel to Sweden on 9 April, while Ireland welcome reigning European champions England for an Aviva Stadium blockbuster on the same night. Williamson returned to the international fold in February for the first time in nine months having recovered from an anterior cruciate ligament injury, but subsequently had to withdraw before friendlies against Austria and Italy due to a hamstring issue.

 

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