Italy's starting XI will give hope to even the most pessimistic Ireland fan

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The next couple of hours will decide Ireland's Euro 2016 fate. It's a black and white situation. Win and we'll go through. Lose or draw and we go out. Martin O'Neill has made four changes to the Ireland team that lost so badly against Belgium as he goes in search of a win that would set up a last-16 clash against France on Sunday. With top spot guaranteed, Italy coach Antonio Conte had promised between seven and nine changes and he's as good as his word as he brings in eight new faces from the side that beat Sweden. Leonardo Bonucci is a surprise inclusion at the heart of the Italian defence. Bonucci is on a yellow card and would miss the last-16 clash with Spain if he picks up another booking. https://twitter.com/Vivo_Azzurro/status/745679390244245504

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