TEAM NEWS: Belgium v Republic of Ireland

Three changes for Belgium following their surprise opening defeat to Italy.

Laurent Ciman is replaced at right back by Thomas Meunier. Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini also drops out with Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele coming in to replace him. The final change sees Radja Nainggolan replaced by Yannick Carrasco. 

Martin O'Neill makes just one change from the side he fielded in the 1-1 draw with Sweden. As expected, Stephen Ward comes in to replace the injured Jonathan Walters which sees Brady pushes into midfield and Hoolahan into attack.

Belgium XI (4-5-1) : Courtois, Meunier, Alderweireld, Vermaelen, Vertonghen, Witsel, Dembele, De Bruyne, Hazard, Carrasco, Lukaku.

Subs: Mignolet, Gillet, Lukaku, Kabasele, Denayer, Ciman, Nainggolan, Fellaini, Martens, Origi, Batshuayi, Benteke

Republic of Ireland XI (4-4-2): Randolph, Coleman, Clark, O'Shea, Brady, Whelan, McCarthy, Hendrick, Ward, Hoolahan, Long.

Subs: Westwood, Given, Keogh, McGeady, Keane, McClean, Duffy, Walters, Christie, Meyler, Murphy, Quinn.