Live updates from the 8pm BST kick-off at the Stade de FranceHave any thoughts? Email Niall or tweet @niallmcveigh
Both teams line up for the anthems: first “Ireland’s Call”, then “Flower of Scotland”. Both are sung heartily around the stands, where I would say green shirts and outnumbering navy by about two-to-one. It’s the Celtic classic. At the Stade de France. The World Cup knockouts start here. It’s on!
Some more of your pre-game thoughts. Ten minutes to go – it’s crunch time, alright.
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