IRELAND WILL return to international action tomorrow, when Stephen Kenny's men take on the best side in the world, Belgium.
Stephen Kenny and Ireland will take on Roberto Martinez's men in a game for the 'Centenary of the Football Association of Ireland'
Oxford United midfielder Mark Sykes has received his first call-up to the Ireland squad as well as Connor Ronan, the Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee.
James Talbot, Jimmy Dunne, and Max O' Leary have been also called up
Squad Update | Max O'Leary called up for Belgium and Lithuania matches 🇮🇪
The @BristolCity goalkeeper joins the squad ahead of training today as Gavin Bazunu withdraws through illness
➡️ https://t.co/gKtkcvoy9Z#COYBIG | #WeAreOne | #WeAre100 pic.twitter.com/Hq10YR942f— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) March 24, 2022
Adam Idah, Gavin Bazunu, Darragh Lenihan, Mark Travers, Andrew Omobamidele, Enda Stevens and Callum O'Dowda all miss out due to illness and injuries
Meanwhile, Roberto Martinez has only named players with less than 50 caps in his squad meaning the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku will miss the game in the Aviva
Here's what you need to know
Venue
Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Date and start time
5pm on Saturday, March 26.
TV channel information
Unfortunately for Irish viewers looking to watch the game at home won't be able because RTE don't have the rights.
Sky Sports will show the game with coverage starting at 4.30pm.
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How to stream Republic of Ireland v Belgium online
Sky Sports customers can also live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW without signing up to a contract.
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via BT Sport.
Betting odds
Odds for both games can be here
https://www.oddschecker.com/football/international-friendlies/republic-of-ireland-v-belgium/winner
Last time the sides met
Romelu Lukaku (2) and Axel Witsel humbled Martin O' Neills side at Euro 2016
🇧🇪 Belgium's best goalscorer is _______
Romelu Lukaku scored twice as Belgium claimed a much-needed win, beating Republic of Ireland 3-0, at EURO 2016!#OTD | @BelRedDevils | @RomeluLukaku9 pic.twitter.com/8OXuPbN8nB— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 18, 2020
