James McClean thinks he's Arjen Robben now - sensational run carrying the ball 40 yards down the wing before being chopped down by Andrea Barzagli. Free-kick.

Whipped in - punched away by Salvatore Sirigu. 

Image source, Getty Images

Kevin Kilbane
Ex-Republic of Ireland international in Lille

Republic of Ireland assistant Roy Keane spoke about it the build-up about players being comfortable and all the players are taking the ball in promising positions.

We've got our third booking of the game as Erik Johansson sends Romelu Lukaku tumbling. That's a couple of Sweden players who have to be careful now.

G S Webster: Anyone care to tell me what colour the Belgium shirt is? Green, blue or toothpaste?

Image source, AFP

Ireland free-kick, pumped Big Sam-style from halfway, nodded on by Shane Duffy and does it land on the arm of Andrea Barzagli? Looks like it, but looks like Barzagli was fouled too. nothing given, on you go. 

Darren Randolph tricks his way past Simone Zaza with a Cruyff turn. You've seen it all now.

A swift break by Belgium and Albin Ekdal ends up in the book as he clips Kevin de Bruyne's heel to knock the forward off his stride. 

Shooting chance for Belgium with the free-kick, but Jan Vertonghen blasts it straight into the wall.

Image source, AP

Good chance! Robbie Brady with a fantastic ball to the back stick, the keeper comes, goes, comes again and is nowhere. Shane Duffy stretches to head over but if he leaves it, Shane Long has a tap-in...

Image source, PA

Ireland looking to use the combination of Stephen Ward and James McClean down the left. Looks like Federico Bernardeschi and Andrea Barzagli are going to have to be on their toes.

Image source, Opta

In the book goes Belgium full-back Thomas Meunier as he wrestles Emil Forsberg to the floor. 

Not the most memorable half hour of football I've seen at this tournament. We were spoilt earlier today.

Kevin Kilbane
Ex-Republic of Ireland international in Lille

James McCarthy has been questioned a lot in Ireland, but has been playing in a left or right of a diamond.

Today he is playing in central midfield which suits him a lot. He has had an outstanding start to this game.

Image source, Reuters

Chris Bevan
BBC Sport at Stade Pierre Mauroy

As we approach the half-hour mark, Italy have not had a single effort on goal so no wonder their fans used their first corner as an excuse to break into a chant of 'Italia, Italia'.

The good news is that they really do not look interested in scoring - but the worrying thing from the Republic's point of view is that they are still looking pretty solid at the back.

Image source, EPA

A fantastic clearing header from Andrea Barzagli, Italy on the ropes here.

I may be wrong but an English side have never managed to sign a first-choice Italy centre-half have they? Imagine Nesta, Cannavaro, Maldini, Chiellini in the Premier League...

Cristiano Ronaldo finally arrived at the Euro 2016 party earlier today, Zlatan Ibrahimovic's turn now? 

The striker is looking lively as he charges at the Belgium defence before feeding Marcus Berg, who attempts to flick it back for his strike partner, but Belgium sweep up.

Image source, EPA

Theo Bowyer: Looks like Ireland are adopting Roy Keane's aggressive approach... However keeping 11 men on the pitch is imperative.

Image source, Rex Features

High tempo, high pressure, (not) high class so far. But very engaging. 

I'm seeing a Robbie Keane winner, after which he strips down to reveal his Internazionale kit from 2001. He supported Inter as a boy, you know.

Image source, Getty Images

First real chance for Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he sweeps a low drive just wide of the far post. Solid effort to warm up with.

Eden Hazard is like a fly that gets stuck inside your house on a hot summer's day. He's zipping around that Sweden penalty area and while they can see him, they can't get near him. He skips along the edge of the area, rolls the ball behind for Kevin de Bruyne, but his shot is wide.

Plenty of possession for Belgium in Nice. They also lead the shot tally 3-1. No goals yet, though.

Image source, Opta

That's why he's in the team! Daryl Murphy rises high to meet a swinging corner from Robbie Brady, gets the forehead well behind it but Salvatore Sirigu gets a finger on it to turn it away!

Italy look there for the taking to me...