Jon Walters has emerged as an injury concern ahead of Sunday’s World Cup qualifier with Austria.

Ireland take on Wales at 7.45pm

Martin O'Neill said he is improving.

All the figures ahead of Friday's game

Joe Ledley could miss the World Cup qualifier.

Stephen Ward has challenged the Republic of Ireland to pile pressure on Wales

James McCarthy remains with the Republic of Ireland squad as he battles to prove his fitness

Roy Keane has admitted working out a plan to stop "brilliant" Wales dangerman Gareth Bale

"We are a very good team when we're at our best and at our strongest"

Ireland have been hit with a long injury list

Mixed news from the Ireland camp

Randolph, 5, Saved twice by the woodwork in the first half, as his goal led a charmed life.

Having seen his side take over 45 minutes to get going against Georgia, Martin O’Neill wants his team on the front foot for the visit of world champions Germany next month.

The Republic of Ireland will face Wales, Austria, Serbia, Moldova and Georgia in World Cup 2018 Qualifying Group D.

Sweden 2 Portugal 3 (Portugal win 4-2 on aggregate)

Richard Dunne would welcome Mick McCarthy’s return for a second spell as Republic of Ireland manager.

Wayne Rooney maintains getting to the World Cup again with England was all that mattered as the Manchester United forward continued his fine form in the 2-0 win over Poland at Wembley.

Noel King was rewarded with the victory he craved as the Republic of Ireland ended their World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note.

Liam Brady has called for Mick McCarthy to be handed a second spell as Republic of Ireland manager.

Noel King has told the Republic of Ireland's next manager he can look forward to a bright footballing future for the nation.

Seamus Coleman would happily hand the captain's armband back to Robbie Keane for the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup qualifier.

What better to brighten up a Premier League-less Saturday than with some belting goals - and one absolute howler!

Glenn Whelan urged the Republic of Ireland to sign off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a flourish after slipping to a third successive defeat.

Interim Republic of Ireland boss Noel King said he was delighted with the efforts of his players in tonight's 3-0 loss to Germany, and reacted furiously to criticism from television pundit Eamonn Dunphy.

England 4 Montenegro 1

Germany 3 Republic of Ireland 0

Azerbaijan 2 Northern Ireland 0

Skipper Robbie Keane was missing as the Republic of Ireland attempted to upset the odds by denying Germany World Cup qualification in Cologne.

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane is a major doubt for tomorrow night’s World Cup qualifier in Germany.

Interim Republic of Ireland boss Noel King has rejected a request to release skipper Robbie Keane from his squad after Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Germany.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is confident England will qualify for the World Cup following their hard-fought draw in Ukraine last night.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s reign as Republic of Ireland manager appears to be over after Austria dashed his hopes of making it to next summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil.

Glenn Whelan has withdrawn from the squad with a hamstring injury ahead of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier in Austria on Tuesday night.

Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of England’s World Cup qualifier with Ukraine in Kiev on Tuesday.

Giovanni Trapattoni remained defiant after seeing Sweden leave the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of World Cup qualification hanging by a thread.

Kazakhstan claimed their first win in World Cup qualifying tonight, edging out the Faroe Islands in a battle between the bottom two teams in Ireland's Group C.

Miroslav Klose made history in Munich and helped Republic of Ireland group rivals Germany put one foot in Brazil in the process.

Richard Dunne refused to give up on qualification for the World Cup despite their hopes apparently being left in tatters following a 2-1 home defeat by Sweden.

Robin van Persie struck an injury-time penalty as The Netherlands maintained their unbeaten record in World Cup qualifying with a last-gasp draw in Estonia tonight.

Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams are in tatters tonight following a 2-1 defeat against Sweden.

Sebastian Larsson has warned his Sweden team-mates to beware of James McClean as they prepare to head into battle with the Republic of Ireland.

Robbie Keane will lead an all-out assault on Sweden as the Republic of Ireland attempt to make a decisive breakthrough in their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trappatoni has named a 29-man provisional squad for next month’s World Cup qualifying meetings with Sweden and Austria.

Giovanni Trapattoni labelled Robbie Keane the best Irish player he has seen in 30 years after the striker’s hat-trick earned the Republic of Ireland a World Cup qualifying victory over the Faroe Islands.