Our writers answer the key questions ahead of this week’s crucial World Cup play-off
Jack Taylor, left, and Bosun Lawal are both options as Heimir Hallgrimsson looks to find the perfect midfield combination this week. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Daniel McDonnell, Aidan Fitzmaurice, David Kelly, Seán O’Connor, Kevin Palmer, Tony Considine
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1 – Are you optimistic about Ireland’s prospects?
Daniel McDonnell: The biggest question is the trickiest one to answer. It feels like any scepticism is borne out of the sheer scale of what Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side are trying to achieve.