Latest FIFA Ranking table

The Republic of Ireland have moved to 26th in t5he FIFA rankings table.They moved up 15 places in the space of just seven months and Giovannis magic and their highest ranking since late 2005.

Bulgaria, who travel to Croke Park for a vital World Cup qualifier later this month, are now below Ireland at 27th.

Italy are in 4th spot, with Bulgaria lying a place behind the Republic in 27th position. England are in 9th position, Scotland now lie in 28th spot and Northern Ireland have fallen to 42nd spot.

1	Spain
2	Germany
3	Netherlands
4	Italy
5	Brazil
6	Argentina
7	Croatia
8	Russia
9	England
10	Portugal
11	Turkey
12	France
13	Czech Republic
14	Ukraine
15	Paraguay
16	Cameroon
17	USA
18	Israel
19	Greece
20	Romania
21	Uruguay
22	Switzerland
23	Mexico
24	Nigeria
25	Sweden
26	Republic of Ireland
27	Bulgaria
28	Scotland
29	Poland
30	Chile
31	Egypt
32	Australia
32	Costa Rica
34	Ghana
35	Japan
36	Serbia
37	Côte d'Ivoire
38	Denmark
39	Ecuador
40	Honduras
41	Morocco
42	Iran
42	Northern Ireland
44	Korea Republic
45	Norway
46	Mali
47	Colombia
48	Hungary
49	Belgium
50	Guinea