The first period suggested the Republic of Ireland had no trade among the continents elite but a second-half transformation and a precious goal from Jonathan Walters edged them closer to Euro 2016. Jeff Hendrick contributed an assist that would grace any showpiece.
Martin O’Neill’s men sit third in Group D,four points above Scotland with two matches left, despite having a worse record in the games between the two teams. There is work to be done to secure a play-off spot but positive results against Germany and Poland could even elevate them into the automatic qualifying positions.
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Source: theguardian.com