Boost for Staunton as Ireland climb three places to 46th in FIFA rankings

UNDER-FIRE Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton has received a timely boost from FIFA, as his team moved up three places in FIFA’s new World Rankings.

The Republic have climbed three places to climb to 46th in the table from January’s 49th position.

Ireland currently stand third in Euro 2008 Qualifying Group D, but their only wins have come against group minnows San Marino, while their other point came from a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic.