Serbs look set to benefit from a youthful approach

Shane Long may be key to Ireland's chancesCredit: Getty Images

World Cup qualifier
Sky Sports 2, 7.45pm

It was the end of an era in Irish football last week when Robbie Keane ended his international career and attempting to reach the 2018 World Cup in Russia will probably be the last hurrah for many other players Martin O’Neill has at his disposal.

His aging team face a tough opener to their qualification campaign in Belgrade and anything they can take from their trip to Serbia would be regarded as a good result.

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Ian WilkersonRacing Post Sport

Published on 4 September 2016inFootball tips

Last updated 19:29, 4 September 2016

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