Thanks to Shane Long's winner against Germany tonight, Ireland can go to Poland on Sunday night with a sense of nothing to lose, given that a playoff spot is already secure.

His former Ireland team-mate Stephen Hunt was at the 3 Dugout at the Aviva Stadium with Off The Ball reacting to tonight's momentous feat and threw an eye towards the Poland game and the one big question for the Irish management, given that Long did not start the Germany match.

"The momentum we had from the last two games has carried on into tonight. Can we bring it to the table Sunday evening in Poland in front of a hostile crowd. An Irish team full of confidence ready to go to battle - the big question already is will Shane Long start?"