Ireland ready to do a Zlatan on Bale to boost qualification chances

Seamus Coleman has challenged the Republic of Ireland to do to Gareth Bale what they did to Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Euro 2016 to strengthen their grip on World Cup qualification.

Much of the talk in the days building up to Friday night's showdown with Wales in Dublin has surrounded the Real Madrid star and how best Group D leaders Ireland can cope with the danger he represents.