Report: Trap to lose job if Ireland beaten heavily

The Republic of Ireland have not even played Sweden yet, but there are already reports that Giovanni Trapattoni will lose his job if his team get a heavy beating.

According to the Star, a source in the FAI has said that a good performance and narrow loss in Friday's World cup qualifier will keep the 74-year-old safe in his position.

The squad train in Malahide this morning before departing for Stockholm.