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PARIS — France has extended its perfect start to its European Championship qualifying campaign to five matches with a 2-0 win over Ireland. A spot at the continental tournament in Germany next summer now looks all but secured for the two-time champion. Didier Deschamps' team has not conceded a goal, topping Group B with 15 points and a nine-point lead over the Netherlands and Greece. The Dutch who defeated their Greek rivals 3-0 have two matches in hand. Aurelien Tchouameni and Marcus Thuram scored France's goals at the Parc des Princes.
