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World Cup Qualifiers: Republic of Ireland v Wales, Spain and Italy in action

Gianluigi Buffon of Italy
Image: Gianluigi Buffon will make his 1,000th career appearance when Italy host Albania

The Republic of Ireland take on Wales in a crucial World Cup Qualifier on Friday, with Spain and Italy also in action - all live on Sky Sports.

Martin O'Neill's men will be looking to maintain their unbeaten start in Group D and extend their lead at the top of the table as they host the Euro 2016 semi-finalists, who have drawn their last three qualifying games.

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports 1 from 7pm, with their group rivals Georgia and Serbia facing off on the same channel at 4.55pm.

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The final Group D game between Austria and Moldova will be available on the Sky Sports 1 red button, as will Italy's Group G encounter with Albania at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.

Gianluigi Buffon is set to play the 1,000th game of his senior career if he is selected to face Albania, in what would be his 168th cap for the Azzurri.

And Italy will be looking to maintain the pace at the top of the group with Spain - who sit in first place on goal difference and host Israel live on Sky Sports 5 and Sky Sports Mix from 7.40pm.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28:  Pedro of Chelsea celebrates scoring his teams second goal during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match between Chelsea and
Image: Pedro is back in the Spain squad and could feature against Israel on Friday

A strong Premier League contingent features in the Spain squad, and David De Gea, Ander Herrera, Diego Costa, Pedro, Cesar Azpilicueta, Nacho Monreal and David Silva will all be in contention to start on Friday night.

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Elsewhere in Group G, Liechtenstein host Macedonia with the former looking for their first international win since March 2015 when they beat San Marino 1-0.

The top two in Group I - Croatia and Ukraine - go head-to-head, while Turkey welcome Finland in a 5pm kick-off and Iceland travel to Kosovo.

Live International Football: FIFA World Cup 2018 Qualifiers

All of the World Cup qualifying games will be available on the Sky Sports 1 red button unless otherwise stated.

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