Republic of Ireland prepare for international friendly with Switzerland as manager, Martin O'Neill, speaks about the inspiration his squad can draw from the success of Leicester City.

SOUNDBITE (English) Martin O'Neill, Republic of Ireland manager (asked if Leicester City's Premier League campaign gives smaller sides hope in football):

"That things can be done, yeah, I think that's right. I think they are the standard bearers there for the smaller side, as it were. I just think that they've given people hope now that you can compete, not only compete but actually be successful. Does that mean if they go on and win the league that a smaller nation goes on and takes the European Championship? I'm not terribly sure about that."

SOUNDBITE (English) Martin O'Neill, Republic of Ireland manager (asked if he hopes Ireland's opponents in France will underestimate them):

"Absolutely. I don't think they will. I think as Leicester are proving this year that you underestimate teams at your peril."

SOUNDBITE (English) Martin O'Neill, Republic of Ireland manager (asked what he wants from the Switzerland game):

"A good night, obviously I want to experiment with a few players, I also want to be competitive and I'd like to just keep momentum going as we don't have many games left until the start of the the Euros. But effectively I think we just to play with a bit of cohesion, just go and enjoy it."