IRELAND HAVE moved up two places in the latest Fifa world rankings, which were published today.
The Boys in Green, who recorded a 1-1 draw against Poland in last month’s Euro 2016 qualifier thanks to Shane Long’s late equaliser, climb from 64th to 62th — just below African trio Zambia, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea.
Meanwhile, Wales have climbed 15 places to 22nd to achieve their highest ever position.
It was a 3-0 win in Israel that earned Wales their leap in the rankings, but next up for Coleman’s men is the visit of group leaders Belgium, who climbed above Colombia to third.
Brazil and Uruguay also made gains, while Spain and Switzerland return to the top 10 at the expense of France and Italy. Germany remain in top spot with Argentina sitting second.
Bhutan, meanwhile, make the biggest jump, climbing 128 places to 163rd in the world.
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I hope he’s right, a win like Sunday’s can be a massive boost to any team. It’s going to be a great few weeks of a run in
@samstheman:
Many a title was won by winning ugly, particularly at this end of the season. The Manchester Derby is the big one in the race. Can’t see Chelsea causing Liverpool any dramas at Anfield and City will roll Spurs at home too.
@Nollaig Elliot: think Cardiff away could be a big game for pool. They’ll play for a point so up to pool to break down a 10 man defence.
@Nollaig Elliot: I’m not expecting it to be one bit pretty to be honest
@Cormac Flanagan:
Maybe so, but don’t Cardiff need to be going for games? If so, that will suit Liverpool. Draws will be no good for them now.
@samstheman:
Haha, I bet you’re not.
@Cormac Flanagan: Cardiff will be well gone by then.
Man City are playing twice a week every game for the rest of the season. There bound to drop pts at least once, probably twice
Top maths
@Mark Collins: it’s not really , does he not realise that they need City to drop points also
@David Weston: pretty sure he does , anyone with half a brain can read between the lines
@Peter Govan: yes of course he does ..
I think they willbut City will also.
If Liverpool and City both win every game left in the PL (not entirely unrealistic), Liverpool would come second with 97 points, which for me, as a Liverpool fan, would be absolutely sickening, but yet so typical