O’Neill under pressure? Talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s clash with Denmark

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Martin O’Neill sends his Republic of Ireland team into battle with Denmark on Saturday evening hoping to kick-start their Nations League campaign.

A 4-1 defeat in Wales last month, coupled with Denmark’s 5-1 victory in Dublin last November in their previous competitive fixture, have left O’Neill fielding uncomfortable questions about his future.

Here, Press Association Sport takes a look of some of the talking points surrounding the game.

A big week for O’Neill?

Ireland were soundly beaten by Wales last month
Ireland were soundly beaten by Wales last month (Mike Egerton/PA)

Life without Eriksen

Christian Eriksen file photo
Christian Eriksen will be a notable absentee for the Danes (Niall Carson/PA)

Welcome back, Harry?

Harry Arter is back in the Ireland squad
Harry Arter is back in the Ireland squad (Brian Lawless/PA)

Going for goals

Shane Long will be hoping to find the target against Denmark
Shane Long will be hoping to find the target against Denmark (Niall Carson/PA)

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