Nathan Collins training at the FAI’s National Campus ahead of the trip to Prague. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Aidan Fitzmaurice in Prague
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Nathan Collins has told his Ireland teammates to be ready to use the “dark arts” if needed in the sold-out World Cup play-off against Czechia in Prague on Thursday.
And ahead of a duel which could well define the outcome of the game – with Irish defender Collins going head-to-head with top scorer Patrik Schick – the home side’s star says he expects nothing less than a “fight” from Heimir Hallgrimsson’s men.