Martin O’Neill wary of Belgian backlash in Bordeaux

Despite being billed by many as among the favourites to win Euro 2016, Belgium currently find themselves off the pace as the only team in Group E with no points and no goals following their 2-0 defeat to Italy.

But Martin O’Neill reckons their status as wounded animals will only make Marc Wilmots’ side an even greater threat against Ireland on Saturday.

“They are very dangerous,” he said. “They will be really disappointed they didn’t get something out of the Italian game. They will be looking at this group thinking they and the Italians are the strongest sides in it and here they are sitting with one game played and no points on the board.