The Green Scene with Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson has landed in Linz, and it’s properly cold ahead of Austria v Republic of Ireland — but there’s a buzz in the city, and plenty of Irish fans making the trip.

From trains packed with green shirts to first impressions of a “pleasant” (if quiet) Austria, the lads set the scene on the ground the night before a huge Nations League clash.

Match commentator Phil Egan joins with the key lines from the press conference: Nathan Collins’ return, “growth mindset”, selection headaches and the Tuesday focus.

Plus, Stuey Byrne breaks down Austria’s frantic tempo — and what Ireland must do to cope, compete, and maybe have a real go.

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