Ireland's last two matches against Germany have ended in a 9 - 1 aggregate score to Jogi Loew's side.
But what can Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane do to not only reduce that gap, but also turn the tables on the 2014 World Cup winners?
And what should the make-up of the Ireland starting team be?
Former Ireland internationals Kenny Cunningham and Keith Andrews gave their takes on the Boys in Green's task in Gelsenkirchen, following the 7 - 0 thrashing of Gibraltar.
Meanwhile, journalist and commentator Mark Rodden watched Germany's defeat to Poland and has covered all of Germany's recent matches.
He joined Oisin and I in studio to pick out the weaknesses and concerns for the reigning world champions tomorrow.
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