Shane Duffy and Jeff Hendrick training for Republic of Ireland

The transcript discusses the evolution of the Republic of Ireland football team, highlighting its origins as the Irish Free State and its transition to ERA. It mentions the upcoming matches, including a significant game against Belgium, the world's top-ranked team. New players, Mark Sykes and Connor Ronan, have been called up to the squad, marking their first appearances. The team is preparing for these matches, with a focus on the game against Belgium.

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