Czechs are in transition and may be vulnerable

Kyle Lafferty is central to Northern Ireland's plansCredit: Charles McQuillan

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Northern Ireland defied all expectations to qualify for Euro 2016 but making the next World Cup will be a much more exacting challenge.

Germany are heavy favourites to claim the sole automatic qualification berth in Group C, meaning the Nairn Army are likely to be embroiled in a battle for second with Norway and today’s opponents Czech Republic.

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Matthew IrelandRacing Post Sport

Published on 3 September 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 18:59, 3 September 2016

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