haaland kit junior Robbie Brady acknowledged that Belgium are a “topclass team” ahead of Saturday’s Group E encounter,but insisted that the Republic of Ireland will not be too distracted by Marc Wilmots’ team.
While Ireland picked up a point in their Euro 2016 opener against Sweden,Belgium were defeated 2-0 by Italy and Brady is aware that they will be looking to bounce back with a victory over the Boys in Green.
“I’m not sure what they’re feeling. We know they’re a topclass team and they’ll be coming in prepared,” the Norwich City midfieldertold reporters.”They’re obviously going to be coming to win, as we are. We’ll just be doing our part to get ready for them.
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“I’m sure they’ll be wanting to pick up some sort of result but we’ll be concentrating on ourselves.”
After Monday’s 1-1 draw against Sweden,Brady believes that Ireland’s “pre-tournament jitters” have been shaken off and is keen to “push on” against Belgium and Italy.
“It’s a fantastic stage. We’re delighted to be here,” cheap personalised football shirts added the 24-year-old.