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Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but would then need to win on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.

The Netherlands came from behind to draw 1-1 with Poland in Warsaw and take a major step toward direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Matty Cash believes Poland team-mate Robert Lewandowski can still rival Erling Haaland and Harry Kane as one of the best strikers in world football.