5 facts about Austrian football you were probably too lazy to Google

Knowing their record goal scorer could really impress your mates on Tuesday night.

AFTER SECURING A precious away point in Stockholm on Friday night, Ireland will be looking for a win against Austria Tuesday to kickstart our World Cup qualifying campaign.

However, what do we actually know about Austrian football?

1. Their highest ever FIFA ranking was 17 in 1999

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However, they dropped all the way to 105 just nine years later. They currently rank 79.

2. They are captained by Christian Fuchs.

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And his names is pronounced exactly as you’d imagine it is. That will make the chants interesting.

3. Toni Polster is their record international goalscorer.

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And his tally of 44 is fully 30 ahead of anyone in the current Austrian squad.

4. Their biggest win was 9-0 over Malta in 1977.

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And they’ve beaten Ireland 6-0. Twice.

5. This will be the 13th encounter between the two sides.

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And our record isn’t great. Ireland’s last win came via Noel Cantwell in 1963.