Ireland discover their potential Nations League playoff opponents
LOOKING UP: Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson at Wembley Stadium.
Four months of winter hibernation follow Sunday’s 5-0 hammering by England but Ireland will face one of Slovakia, Bulgaria, Kosovo or Armenia next up in a playoff.
Two wins over Finland ensured Ireland avoided automatic relegation to League C but they still face a two leg playoff between March 20-25 to survive.
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