Ireland making progress – 5 talking points ahead of clash with Lithuania

The Republic of Ireland stretched their unbeaten run to seven games with a 2-2 draw against Belgium (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Republic of Ireland welcome Lithuania to the Aviva Stadium looking to build upon an encouraging display against world number one side Belgium.

Saturday evening’s 2-2 friendly draw with Roberto Martinez’s men proved a fitting way to celebrate the FAI’s centenary, and manager Stephen Kenny will be looking for more of the same as he prepares for the start of the new Nations League campaign in June.