Poland vs Republic of Ireland preview: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the UEFA Euro Qualifiers Group stage tie at National Stadium Warsaw
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Shane Long: The substitute that scored the winning goal against world champions last Thursday has guaranteed a play-off place in the 2016 Euros. Not only did Long score a historical goal against Germany, One Director star Niall Horan joked that he would name his first child after the striker’s heroics brought dreams of Euros qualification closer for the Irish.
Remember when…
After scoring the only goal against Germany last Thursday which secured Republic of Ireland their place at the 2016 Euros. Long is the man himself who scored the equaliser against Poland at their last encounter which happened in March earlier this year.
Player to watch…
John O’Shea: Republic of Ireland defender collected his 107th on Thursday, the defender constantly shielded against the Germans making sure they didn’t get any shots on goals. After their surprising victory against the 2014 World Cup victors, O’Shea claims that Thursday was the best moment of his international career.
Past three-meetings…
Republic of Ireland 1 (Long) Poland 1 (Peszko), Euro qualifiers, March 2015
Republic of Ireland 0 Poland 0, Friendly, November 2013
Republic of Ireland 2 (Clark, Hoolahan) Poland 0, Friendly, February 2013
Form guide…
Republic of Ireland: WWWDDW
Poland: DLWDDW
Vital information…
KICK-OFF TIME: 7.45pm, Sunday 11 October
TV: Sky Sports 1 / Sky Sports 1 HD
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