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Seamus Coleman brought a bit of GAA to the France match, and everyone's delighted

WE SEE YOU COLEMAN.

THE IRELAND V FRANCE match is currently underway in Lyon and while things aren’t going our way at the moment, there is some light relief to be found.

France v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Euro 2016 - Round of 16 - Stade de Lyon Chris Radburn / PA Wire Chris Radburn / PA Wire / PA Wire

Donegal man Seamus Coleman has been employing some sneaky GAA tactics throughout the game – and everyone’s delighted.

Eagle-eyed fans noticed when picking up the ball for a throw-in, he slid his toe under the it for a GAA-style pickup:

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As if everyone wasn’t feeling extremely proud of their country already, that little bit of GAA turned the patriotism dial all the way up to 11 for a few short minutes.

Coleman played as a back for his local GAA team as a teenager. You never forget your roots.

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