article_snippet: The Poles currently sit on top of the pile, three points clear of GermanyScotland Ireland having claimed the scalp of the newly-crowned world champions in Warsaw in October.
highlights_snippet: Poland are currently sitting top of Group D on 10 points .
  
highlights_snippet: The Republic of Ireland, Germany and Scotland are all locked in second place on seven points .
  
highlights_snippet: Martin O'Neill's side face Poland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday .
  
highlights_snippet: The Republic of Ireland lost The Republic of Ireland last game 1-0 to Scotland in November .