Ireland will get their 2022 World Cup qualifying bid underway tonight as they face a tough trip to face Serbia.
The Boys in Green, still chasing their first win under Stephen Kenny, are in Belgrade for the crunch opener as underdogs.
And injuries have once again hampered Kenny's plans in the build-up to the international window as key men such as Darren Randolph, John Egan, James McCarthy and Conor Hourihane are all ruled out.
But there was a timely boost earlier this week as the entire Ireland camp tested negative for Covid-19 while Aaron Connolly shook off a rib injury to fly out with the squad on Monday.
Here's everything you need to know about the big game:
Where and when is the game being played?
The game is on Wednesday March 24 at the Red Star Stadium in Belgrade.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off is at 7.45 pm
Is it on TV?
RTE will broadcast the match live, coverage on RTE Two gets underway at 7 pm.
You can also follow all the live updates on the Irish Mirror's live blog of the game.
Quotes corner
Ireland manager Stephen Kenny: “Our style of play, the way we want to encourage players to pass the ball, will never change. That’s what I believe in.
“Sometimes we’ll have to be flexible tactically. We can't just play the one system. Depending who is available, you change the system to suit the players.
“But we’re definitely not changing our intent to dominate possession or try and control games. I’ll never stop doing that.”
Kenny added: “Once you take this job as international manager there's always scrutiny. You accept that as part of management and I’ve no problem with that.
“I want to get positive results and put in a really strong performance in Serbia.”
Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Mark Travers (AFC Bournemouth), Gavin Bazunu (Rochdale, on loan from Manchester City), Kieran O'Hara (Burton Albion).
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Matt Doherty (Tottenham Hotspur), Shane Duffy (Celtic, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Enda Stevens (Sheffield United), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Dara O'Shea (West Bromwich Albion), Ryan Manning (Swansea City), Cyrus Christie (Nottingham Forest), Darragh Lenihan (Blackburn Rovers).
Midfielders: Alan Browne (Preston North End), Jeff Hendrick (Newcastle United), Jayson Molumby (Preston North End, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Jason Knight (Derby County), Josh Cullen (Anderlecht), Conor Coventry (West Ham United).
Wingers: Robbie Brady (Burnley), James McClean (Stoke City), Daryl Horgan (Wycombe Wanderers), Ronan Curtis (Portsmouth).
Strikers: Callum Robinson (West Bromwich Albion), Aaron Connolly (Brighton and Hove Albion), Shane Long (AFC Bournemouth, on loan from Southampton), James Collins (Luton Town), Troy Parrott (Ipswich Town, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur).
Betting odds
Serbia - 4/7
Draw - 12/5
Ireland - 5/1
