On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings all the build-up to the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Portugal tonight at Lansdowne Road.

Hallgrimsson wants strong refereeing.

Jack Taylor in line to start?

Johnny Kenny up top?

Dara O'Shea wants tonight to be the big scalp.

Cristiano Ronaldo not worried about refereeing influence.

Roberto Martinez on the respect he has for Seamus Coleman.

Thomas Tuchel not taking anything for granted despite England's qualification.

Who will qualify from Africa?

The Aviva gets 7 bumper games at the 2028 Euros.

And Mary Earps returns to Manchester United and it doesn't go too well.

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