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Published 11:35 28 May 2018 BST
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“We are unable to take things easy. It will be a big test for us," said O'Neill.
“You talk about players winding down, I wouldn’t consider it, if I was playing for the Republic of Ireland, as winding down.
“I would consider it a great honour to play in this game, particularly if I had one cap, no caps or three caps.
“It would be really important in my progress as an international player, to see where I stand in football. You could not get a stronger motivation.
“France are going to the World Cup, it’s a big preparation game for them before they head to Russia.
“For us, it’s great preparation for the Nations League coming up in September, October and November.
“It’s a big game for us and for a number of the inexperienced players we have in the squad.
Ireland squad:
Goalkeepers: Colin Doyle, Conor O’Malley, Shane Supple
Defenders: Seamus Coleman, Matt Doherty, John Egan, Shane Duffy, Kevin Long, Darragh Lenihan, Declan Rice, John O’Shea, Enda Stevens, Derrick Williams, Greg Cunningham
Midfielders: Callum O’Dowda, Harry Arter, David Meyler, Alan Judge, Alan Browne, Shaun Williams, James McClean, Daryl Horgan.
Forwards: Jonathan Walters, Shane Long, Graham Burke
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