Thursday, June 16, 2016

O'Neill warns Ireland against 'wounded animal' Belgium (Reuters)

Republic of Ireland head coach Martin O'Neill REUTERS/Darren Staples

(Reuters) - Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has warned his side to be prepared for a backlash when they take on a smarting Belgium in their European Championship match in Bordeaux on Saturday. Belgium, who were at number one in the FIFA rankings for the first three months of 2016 and second since then, suffered a 2-0 loss to Italy to slip to the bottom of Group E. In contrast, a spirited Ireland side opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Sweden. "Belgium are a really fine side, really fine," O'Neill told reporters in France.


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