It's almost 10 years since Latvia’s last visit to Dublin helped ease Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane into their new jobs.
Goals from Robbie Keane, Aidan McGeady and Shane Long ensured a comfortable night for the new managerial double-act - and kicked off an era that peaked at a last-16 finish at Euro 2016.
Tonight might well be viewed by some as a distraction ahead of next Monday’s Euro 2024 campaign opener at home to France.
