We’ll bounce back against Ireland, vows Austria's Marko Arnautovic

Austria’s players firmly believe the tailspin Serbia hurtled them into on Sunday can be steadied by reacting with a win over Ireland next month.

Within a World Cup qualification group of fine margins, Austria were the nation to lose most ground on the three other main contenders for top spot during the past five days.

After coming from behind twice against Wales to eke out a 2-2 draw on Thursday, they were close to repeating the trick four days later only for Dusan Tadic’s late winner to inflict upon them a 3-2 defeat.