Q: So, what’s going on with this UEFA Nations League. Ireland normally play a qualifier or friendly in early September?

"You are pitting your wits against two experienced men in Martin O’Neill, and in Roy, who is obviously someone I know well, who was a fantastic player and captain."

The Republic of Ireland will face a rerun of their World Cup qualifying campaign in the inaugural UEFA Nations League.

The Republic of Ireland will find out their opponents tomorrow at the draw for the inaugural UEFA Nations League.