Talking points

Is there anything more to be read into Jack Grealish's withdrawal from the U21 squad for their friendly on Thursday against Norway, other than his ongoing contract negotiations and a behind closed doors game for his club?
With Everton duo James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman both injured, what impact will their absence from the squad have in the two upcoming qualifiers?
Premier League defender Damien Delaney was omitted from the final squad for the qualifiers in favour of several players from the Championship - should he be involved, despite Crystal Palace's recent form?With Roy Keane's book being leaked, what (if any) repercussions will the revelations contained in it have in the current Ireland and Aston Villa setups?
Alan O'Brien made his first start for Millwall last weekend, can we expect to see the U21 striker progress to the senior international side in the near future?
Congratulations are in order for Hull City's Brian Lenihan on his call up to the senior internaitonal side, but are there other players with more recent playing experience (in England, Scotland and the League of Ireland) who deserved a call up?With his inexperience at this level, should he be given a run out against Gibraltar, to prepare for the following game against Germany?
Following Poland's seven goals against the Gibraltarians, what scoreline should Martin O'Neill's men be looking to get on Saturday?
Will Daryl Murphy's recent form mean his first Irish goal will come in the next two games?
Should key players be rested in what will surely be our easiest qualifier - at home against Gibraltar - so they can be ready for our toughest - away against Germany?