Three key battles: Czechia v Republic of Ireland 

There are set to be intriguing battles all over the pitch in Prague; here are three that could go a long way to deciding who comes out on top. 

Ireland midfiedler Jayson Molumby. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Nathan Collins v Patrik Schick 

The Brentford man’s stock has usually been that bit higher with his club than his country given the habit of making the odd error but Collins found himself unable to get back into the Bees XI earlier this season after recovering from injury.