Assessing Ireland’s chances as daunting trip to Portugal awaits
How young goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu fares in stopping a goal-hungry Cristiano Ronaldo will be key if Ireland are to produce a shock result. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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