Should Denmark beat Georgia, the gap will be five points with the Danes having played a game less. The expectation is that the Swiss will need maximum points from those two games to go level on points with the Boys In Green. But McCarthy and Ireland fans will be acutely aware that the more difficult four games are still top come, with Gibraltar already played at home and away after the 7.45pm clash tonight. Group D table:Probable Ireland team v Gibraltar:LAST MEETINGMarch 23, 2019:Euro 2020 Qualifier, Victoria StadiumGibraltar 0 Ireland 1Gibraltar: Goldwin; Sergeant, R Chipolina, J Chipolina, Olivero; Annesley (Priestley 64); Casciaro, Walker, Bardon, Hernandez (Pons 78, ) De BarrRepublic of Ireland: Randolph, Coleman, Duffy, Keogh, Stevens; Doherty (Brady 56), Hourihane, Hendrick, McClean; McGoldrick; Maguire (Arter 72)Goals: Hendrick 49REMAINING FIXTURESTONIGHTDenmark v Georgia, Republic of Ireland v GibraltarSEPTEMBER 5Republic of Ireland v Switzerland, Gibraltar v DenmarkSEPTEMBER 8Switzerland v Gibraltar (18:00), Georgia v Denmark (18:00)OCTOBER 12Georgia v Republic of Ireland (15:00), Denmark v Switzerland (18:00)OCTOBER 15Switzerland v Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar v GeorgiaNOVEMBER 15Switzerland v Georgia, Denmark v GibraltarNOVEMBER 18Gibraltar v Switzerland, Republic of Ireland v DenmarkTALKING POINTS■ Gibraltar's manager is Julio César Ribas, a Uruguayan who has managed Oman – a familiar opponent for Irish fans – and played 15 times for his country during his playing career. He has gained most of his experience outside Romania in early stage Champions League and Europa League matches in addition to youths games.

Source: Irish Independent June 10, 2019 10:41 UTC