VIDEO: It’s difficult not to get choked up watching RTÉ’s stunning match preview

"I saw the danger, and I passed, along the enchanted way."

France will certainly pose a danger or two this afternoon but the possibility exists that the Republic of Ireland will pass. Past the tournament favourites, past the round of 16, along the enchanted way. Ireland's first ever knockout tie at the European Championships kicks off at 2PM Irish time and as nails are bitten and toes are nervously tapped, it's worth taking a second to realise that anything from here on out is an added bonus but victory is not beyond the realms of possibility.

"I saw the danger, yet I passed, Along the enchanted way..." Are you ready? #IRLFRA #RTEsoccer #EURO2016https://t.co/cEp1emmAsy

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) June 26, 2016

RTÉ have put together a rousing preview of the game in Lyon, accompanied by the stunningly fitting lyrics of Luke Kelly's Raglan Road and it will make you proud to be Irish, if not instil a sense that this can be done. Ireland can beat France and the enchanting journey can continue. Just believe.