Ray Houghton: Ireland can kill off Austria in Vienna

Ray Houghton believes Ireland can effectively end Austria’s hopes of reaching the 2018 World Cup if they avoid defeat in Vienna next month.

Martin O’Neill’s men have failed to impress in the qualifying campaign so far but have still managed to pick up seven points from three games. In contrast, Austria have already dropped five points and face an uphill battle to make it to Russia.

The stakes, therefore, will be high come November 12.