Irish soccer team due home today

The Republic of Ireland squad return home from EURO 2016 this evening.

The Boys in Green exited the tournament after a 2-1 loss to hosts France in Lyon yesterday.

Ireland opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Sweden before losing 3-0 to Belgium.

A 1-0 victory over Italy in their final group game saw them book their place in the last-16 of the European Championship for the first time ever.

Defender Stephen Ward says they did themselves proud at the tournament.

England now know that they could play hosts France in the quarter-finals.

England would play them if they get past Iceland in Nice tonight at 8pm.

Before that at 5pm, defending Champions Spain face Italy in Paris.