Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy says tomorrow's Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland is the biggest game of his second spell in charge.
Ireland go into the game at the top of Group D, having picked up 10-points from their first four games of the campaign.
"Oh of course, yes, without a doubt, yes," McCarthy said when asked if it's the most important fixture since his return as Ireland boss.
"We've had our first games - we've done well in those - but Switzerland and Denmark are arguably the best two teams and we've got one of them playing tomorrow night.
The former Ipswich and Sunderland manager says he's not concerned by the lack of goals among the forwards he's called up for the games with the Swiss and Bulgaria.
"I'm not bothered where they come from, but I think the strikers might argue that. They'd like to score the goals.
"But if they come off and we've won, I don't think anybody's bothered, and that will be the same if we win, nobody will be bothered who scores."
The Ireland boss is also hoping that a rumoured fan protest against the FAI won't take place during the game at the Aviva Stadium.
“I’m certainly not going to urge them to protest against the game or anything involved in the game.
"I don’t want a protest, no, I’d like to have a great evening and a game that’s enjoyed by everyone, and a result that’s enjoyed by everyone.”
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