Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill believes France are quite capable of winning the World Cup after seeing them get the better of his team in a friendly on Monday evening. I think they’re one of the favourites for the World Cup,” said O’Neill. READ ALSO: Football academy owner allegedly shaves children’s pubic hairOnly three France players in Monday’s game — Adil Rami, Giroud and Blaise Matuidi — also started in that match at Euro 2016. It was really tough for us,” admitted O’Neill, whose starting goalkeeper was Colin Doyle of English third-tier side Bradford City. Graham Burke of League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers also came off the bench in the second half.

Source: Punch May 29, 2018 16:07 UTC