Back-to-back home games with Poland and Scotland have taken on added importance in the wake of Ireland's 1-0 defeat to the Scots at Celtic Park last night.
Shaun Maloney got the only goal of the game in a defeat that leaves Ireland fourth in Euro qualifying Group D.
Ireland are back on the Gannon Park training pitch today, preparing for Tuesday's friendly with the USA at the Aviva.
Seamus Coleman says home form in 2015 is going to be crucial.
England are yet to drop a point or even concede a goal in Group E, and they welcome Slovenia to Wembley this evening.
Elsewhere, Spain start the day second in Group C and take on Belarus in Huelva.
And the top two meet in Group G, with Austria facing Russia.