LIVEHungary v Ireland, World Cup qualifier, live minute-by-minute updates

Ireland’s heroic victory against Portugal on Thursday has now set up this must-win clash against Hungary in Budapest.
Hungary v Ireland, World Cup qualifier, live minute-by-minute updates

NEARLY READY: Ireland's Adam Idah, Troy Parrott and Jake O'Brien during warm up ahead of the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

1.44pm Here is a reminder of how the teams line-up.

Republic of Ireland: Kelleher, Coleman, Collins, O'Shea, O'Brien, Scales, Cullen, Molumby, Azaz, Ogbene, Parrott.

Subs: Bazunu, Travers, Kenny, Idah, Dunne, Coventry, Taylor, Egan, Manning, McGrath, Johnston, Ebosele.

Hungary: Dibusz, Kerkez, Szalai, Orban, Nego, Sallai, Schaffer, Toth, Szoboszlai, Lukacs, Varga.

1.37pmWhat happens next if Ireland beat Hungary on Sunday?  John Fallon explains.

1.33pm Heimir Hallgrímsson says he is unsure how Hungary will set up speaking to RTÉ before the match.

He's made one change from the Portugal match and he says Jayson Molumby would've started over Jack Taylor... he doesn't really explain why, I'm guessing he wasn't fully fit.

1.30pm Right, the countdown to kick off is well and truly on. Just 30 minutes to go and below you can read how both teams are lining out.

12.48pm And the Ireland team news is in.  Heimir Hallgrímsson makes one change to Ireland team for decisive World Cup qualifier with Hungary.

12pm Ok, I know I said on Thursday that today was the day. But today really is the day.

Ireland’s heroic must-win win against Portugal on Thursday has now set up this must-win clash against Hungary in Budapest where another heroic effort will be needed.

My name is Andrew Horgan and I will be keeping you up to date on the best of the action from the Puskás Arena where Ireland know another victory will see them snatch a playoff spot.

Team news will be announced shortly so I will be back with that as soon as it’s announced with regular updates following from 1.30pm ahead of the 2pm kick.

Until then, feel free to read the best of the preview pieces from our website which you can find below.

What happens next if Ireland beat Hungary on Sunday? John Fallon explains.

Hungary boss Rossi: Ireland are 'frighteningly dangerous' from set-pieces.

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