Securing promotion is key for England because it means they would avoid a Nations League play-off in March. That would be a nuisance for Tuchel and early disruption to his plans for the World Cup, so there is a lot at stake. England have been hit by a raft of player withdraws in this camp but they should have too much for Ireland, who are at the start of a rebuild under new manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.
