If Ireland perform, we will beat this Italian team

Stephen Quinn is a ‘definite option’ to replace James McCarthy or Glenn Whelan in Ireland’s midfield tonight, writes Liam Brady.

First, the good news: Italy have already topped the group which means that, essentially, they’ve got nothing to play for against Ireland in Lille tonight.

Yes, the players Antonio Conte will bring in for the match will want to prove themselves to the manager but, let’s be under no illusion, this Italian team is no great shakes as an attacking force.