Ireland v Cameroon - where the game could be won and lost

worldcup.ie pinpoints the areas where the Group E opening game could be won and lost.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Ireland’s midfield has been considerably weakened by the loss of fiery, charismatic captain Roy Keane.

Keane’s no-holds-barred approach on the pitch extended off it with his verbal assault on manager Mick McCarthy last week which led to his immediate expulsion from the squad.