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Countdown Is On To Kick-Off In Copenhagen

By Rebecca O'Connor
November 11, 2017
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Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is confident his side can put it up to Denmark tonight.

The boys in green go to Copenhagen for the first leg of their World Cup playoff with no last minute injury concerns.

Credit: FAIreland on Twitter

The Danes are currently ranked 19th in the latest FIFA world rankings, seven places ahead of Ireland.

Glenn Whelan is expected to deputise for the suspended David Meyler in the Republic of Ireland midfield while Burnley duo Jeff Hendrick and Stephen Ward should be fit to start after shaking off injuries.

Ten Irish players are on yellow cards and in danger of missing the second leg.

Kick-off in Copenhagen is at a quarter-to-eight

Ireland Jon Walters

Meanwhile, Italy are in danger of missing out on the World Cup for the first time since 1958.

The Azzurri were beaten 1-nil by Sweden in the first leg of their playoff in Stockholm last night.

Rebecca O'Connor

Written by Rebecca O'Connor

Full time Newsreader and Journalist, I spend my weekends at Radio Nova, keeping you up to date with all the latest news and sport.

I’m the other half of a music obsessed radio DJ and a loving dog mom. When I’m not reading and writing the news I enjoy shopping and sport! I’m also a bit of a foodie who loves to cook.

I enjoy singing in the shower and loudly in the car and throwing some shapes on the dance floor whenever the opportunity arises.

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