Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Fortuna Arena, Prague, 7.45pm – Live on RTÉ2
A quiet confidence emanated from the Republic of Ireland squad as all 25 players, uncapped newcomers and veterans alike, were put through their paces inside the Fortuna Arena in Prague on Wednesday morning.
Séamus Coleman joined Heimir Hallgrímsson for a press conference that touched on the mix of passion and composure Ireland must discover to overcome a Czech Republic side that appears on paper to have a stronger chance of progressing in this World Cup playoff semi-final.
The appearance of Coleman indicated that the 37-year-old will start.
Hallgrímsson conceded that Ireland do not really know how the Czechs will shape up as they emerge from…