Stephen Kenny says Ireland need to tighten up at the back and improve their clean sheet record.
So far this year the Boys in Green have managed just two blanks in nine games - and they have conceded twice in each of their last three outings.
Sunday evening’s opponents Malta have been sharp in front of goal in recent times, beating Israel 2-1 and drawing 2-2 last Thursday against Greece, so they will pose a threat to Kenny’s defence.
