Martin O'Neill's side are more positive than they were towards the end of Giovanni Trapattoni's rule, and the new mentor has utilized the assaulting Robbie Brady as a left in a 4-2-3-1 development.
Qualities
This is an amazingly persevering side (think Jon Walters) and Shane Long's pace and elevated force in advance will inconvenience generally safeguards.
Shortcomings
O'Neill's most serious issue is in focal protection, where Richard Keogh could begin with John O'Shea.
Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 Team Squads:
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham), Shay Given (Stoke), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday).
Defenders: Cyrus Christie (Derby), Seamus Coleman (Everton), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Richard Keogh (Derby), Shane Duffy (Blackburn), John O'Shea (Sunderland), Stephen Ward (Burnley).
Midfielders: James McClean (West Brom), Glenn Whelan (Stoke), James McCarthy (Everton), Jeff Hendrick (Derby), Stephen Quinn (Reading), Wes Hoolahan (Norwich), David Meyler (Hull City), Robbie Brady (Norwich), Aiden McGeady (Everton).
Forwards: Jon Walters (Stoke), Shane Long (Southampton), Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich).
Also in Group E: Belgium, Italy, Sweden
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