One main risk the Irish should cope with is the towering presence of Czech striker Patrik Schick.
The 30-year-old has scored 24 worldwide objectives in 50 appearances, whereas he has additionally discovered the web 15 occasions for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Republic of Eire captain Nathan Collins could be tasked with preserving tabs on Schick, however the Brentford defender predicts an “thrilling” problem.
“That particular person one on one battle in soccer is just a little bit completely different now,” Collins stated.
“I’ll want everybody round, whether or not that is the midfield screening, the boys round me [in defence]. It is going to be a duel, however it’s not only a one-on-one.
“Within the Premier League, there are numerous massive strikers. It is a pattern now however it’s thrilling.”
Whereas the 24-year-old will put on the armband this week, Collins has paid tribute to veteran defender Seamus Coleman whose return to the Republic of Eire squad coincided with an upturn in outcomes.
“The best way Seamus is as a personality and an individual, the impact he has on the squad, it is large,” Collins added.
“He introduced numerous perception into the squad and has supported me so much, taking on a few of the roles to permit me to give attention to my recreation.
“He is helped me so much and to have somebody like him within the squad is essential.”
