Following Monday's 1-0 win over Georgia, Martin O'Neill's side are just two points behind second-placed Poland and are now four points clear of Scotland in their head-to-head battle for third place.
Former Irish international Kevin Kilbane believes that the team can guarantee their play-off spot when the world champions come to Dublin on October 8th.
Meanwhile, England secured their place at Euro2016 last night as Group E winners after Wayne Rooney became England's all-time record goal-scorer.
The Man United striker broke Bobby Charlton's record when he scored his 50th international goal with a late penalty that helped Roy Hodgson's side to a 2-0 win over Switzerland.
Also last night, Austria booked their place in next year's championships with a 4-1 win in Sweden that guarantees them top-spot in Group G while Spain have taken control of Group C after a 1-0 victory in Macedonia.
