Much like Ireland, Finland are languishing in a fallow period too

Ireland's latest test may be like looking in a mirror, with Finland only two places behind the boys in green on the world rankings

Jayson Molumby in action against Fredrik Jenson of Finland during the 2020 UEFA Nations League

In a country voted the best to live in the World, Finland football is languishing at a low ebb.

Since Markku Kanerva guided the team to their first ever qualification, the delayed Euros in 2021, their fortunes have steadily plummeted. A reprieve was on offer when they activated their backdoor route through the playoffs for the last Euros but Wales handed them a 4-1 hammering in March.