The Czech Republic's new manager Miroslav Koubek says they'll face an Ireland team that play �simple and straightforward football� in the World Cup playoffs.
Heimir Hallgrimsson's Ireland will go to Prague in March, with the winners hosting Denmark or North Macedonia for a place at the tournament.
Koubek added that he's expecting a "tough game" and that Ireland are "very aggressive and intense.�
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Republic of Ireland defender Ade Solanke says he's "over the moon" to sign for Bournemouth.
The 18-year-old has signed a long-term contract at the Premier League side, joining from their sister club Lorient.
Solanke came through Shamrock Rovers' academy, and starred for Ireland at the recent under-17 World Cup.
