Cathal Dervan, Editor
It’s a long way from Tampere in Finland to Linz in Upper Austria, over a day’s driving if you are thinking about a trip and an insight into the future of Irish football - and if you are, then a flight or two might be a better option.
At 4.15pm Irish time this Friday afternoon, Jim Crawford’s Irish Under 21 side will take on Finland in Tampere, the first of two play-off games to decide who qualifies for next year’s European Championship finals.
At 7.45pm Irish time this Saturday night, Heimir Hallgrimsson’s senior Ireland side will take on Austria in Linz in their penultimate game in Nations League B Group 3 with a lot to play for, not least seedings for the 2028 Euro finals when Dublin will be one of the host venues.
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Quite the stretch…
