Ireland face test of progress – Five talking points ahead of Belgium clash

The Republic of Ireland head into Saturday evening’s friendly clash with Belgium looking to the future.

FIFA’s number one-ranked team are in Dublin to help celebrate the Football Association of Ireland’s centenary, although Stephen Kenny and his players will be concentrating on their preparations for this summer’s Nations League campaign and beyond that, qualification for Euro 2024.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the talking points surrounding the game.