Written 3 weeks ago by Newsroom

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The Republic Ireland have to beat Wales tonight if they are to have any chance of making it to the World Cup.

Victory in Cardiff could be good enough to go through to next summer’s finals automatically, if group leaders Serbia lose to Georgia.

Winning would guarantee second place and a play-off spot.

Robbie Brady and James McClean are expected to be recalled to the Irish team having missed Friday’s win over Moldova due to suspension.

Manager Martin O’Neill says it’s important his side don’t feel like they need to attack from the first minute.

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