After an unsurprising loss to France on Thursday evening, Ireland are left to pick up the pieces with a home clash against the Netherlands on Sunday.
With a record of one win and three losses in their opening four Euro 2024 qualifiers, there has been much doom and gloom around Ireland's prospects of making it to the tournament in Germany next summer.
However, after a win for the Dutch over Greece on Thursday, Ireland are three points behind Sunday's opponents in the second automatic qualifying spot.
With a double-header against leaders France now out of the way, victory over the Netherlands would put Stephen Kenny's men right back into contention, even if Greece are expected to add to their six points with a win over Gibraltar at the same time.
Of course, big results at home to Greece and away to the Netherlands would need to follow, but a win on Sunday would certainly be a start if Kenny retains any hopes of leading Ireland to a major tournament during his time in charge.
Here's the team that we think might help him do it:
GK: Caoimhin Kelleher
Now isn't the time for experimentation, but with Gavin Bazunu having under-performed in the early part of the season for club and country, it would be interesting to see Kenny mix things up in goal.
Kelleher has been kicking his heels on the Liverpool and Ireland benches since the beginning of the season and, if given the chance to start, would be chomping at the bit to make an impression.
CB: Nathan Collins
The 22-year-old is now one of the first names on Kenny's team sheet and we see no reason why that should change on Sunday.
He helped to keep Kylian Mbappe relatively quiet on Thursday and you would expect that he can do the same with the likes of Cody Gakpo this time around.
Also, in true Irish centre-back tradition, a match rarely passes by without Collins having a big goalscoring opportunity.
CB: John Egan
Ireland's captain and leader in the absence of Seamus Coleman, Egan is likely to have another busy night against the Dutch.
Always willing to put his body on the line, Egan will be needed to combat the threat of a youthful Dutch attacking unit on Sunday.
CB: Dara O'Shea
The Burnley man was dropped in favour of Shane Duffy at the Parc des Princes, before coming on for the final 20 minutes.
Kenny may be tempted to bring in O'Shea as he will be a bit fresher, although the appearance of Duffy at Saturday's pre-match press conference may just point to an unchanged back three.
RWB: Alan Browne
Browne regularly puts in a strong shift in an Ireland shirt and Thursday night was no different.
The Preston man dispossessed Mbappe on a number of occasions, and it is hoped that he will be able to do the same against Gakpo on the Dutch left flank.
Matt Doherty is back in contention after being suspended for the France game but given the Wolves man's lack of playing time of late, he may have to do with a place on the bench.
LWB: Ryan Manning
Manning has long been overlooked by Kenny but after a below-par showing from Enda Stevens on Thursday, now is surely the time to give the Southampton man a chance to shine.
The 27-year-old has had a good start to the season with the Saints and deserves more than the six international caps he has picked up so far, the majority of which have been late cameos in friendly games.
CM: Josh Cullen
Cullen hasn't set the world alight in stepping up to the Premier League with Burnley but he is still our most reliable central midfielder.
He worked hard against France, as he always does, and may find more joy against a less-heralded Dutch midfield.
CM: Jayson Molumby
The Waterford native is developing a reputation as a terrier of the Irish midfield, and was characteristically-energetic on Thursday night.
Provides good defensive cover, which will be needed against a talented Dutch side, and has struck up an understanding with Cullen.
LF: Jason Knight
Knight performed okay in his advanced role on Thursday, regularly tracking back when called upon.
Ireland are light on attacking options, so the Bristol City man should be given the chance to impress once more.
RF: Chiedozie Ogbene
Not for the first time, Ogbene was Ireland's star performer on Thursday, providing plenty of spark against top-class opposition.
The Luton town forward will be key if Ireland are going to break down a stubborn Dutch defence.
CF: Adam Idah
Will Keane and Aaron Connolly both picked up knocks after entering the game on Thursday, so it looks like we will need Idah to lead the line again.
His hold-up play was good against the French but Sunday would be the perfect time to add to his poor tally of one goal in 17 international caps.
The team in full:
