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Football is not life and death - Wilmots prepares for Republic of Ireland test

Belgium's players are used to performing under pressure, said Marc Wilmots as his side prepare to face Republic of Ireland on Saturday.

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots says his players can handle the pressure of Saturday's vital Group E clash with Republic of Ireland, insisting football is "not life and death".

Wilmots' side are facing an early exit from Euro 2016, despite being the top-ranked team in the tournament, after suffering a 2-0 loss to Italy in their first match.

Republic of Ireland drew 1-1 with Sweden in their opener, so neither team can afford to lose in Bordeaux on Saturday, but Wilmots is unconcerned about the media attention on Belgium.