Job done, now for the French

WITH seven games gone and three to go for the Republic of Ireland in World Cup qualifying Group 4, the Faroese fog has finally lifted to reveal two clear flight paths to Germany.

Three victories for Brian Kerr's team and they will have secured automatic qualification. Alternatively, two wins and a draw might even be enough but will certainly achieve a play-off place.

So all that stands in the way of a third appearance on the stage of the greatest football show on earth are home games against France and Switzerland and an away trip to Cyprus. Easy, really.