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West Brom's Northern Irish trio draw Switzerland in World Cup play-offs

Albion's Northern Irish trio have been drawn against Switzerland in the two-legged World Cup play-offs taking place in November.

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Chris Brunt will be hoping to reach his first major tournament after missing out on Euro 2016.

Chris Brunt, Jonny Evans and Gareth McAuley are all due to line up against the Swiss at Windsor Park on Thursday, November 9, and will face them in the return leg on Sunday, November 12.

Switzerland won nine out of 10 qualifiers but were pipped to their group's top spot by European champions Portugal.

James McClean's Republic of Ireland travel to Denmark on Saturday, November 11, and host the Danes on Tuesday, November 14.