Ireland have moved up one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings with Steve Staunton's men now into 38th in the latest standings.
Staunton's side are now one place behind Australia and two ahead of Scotland.
Germany are the highest ranked team of Ireland's Euro 2008 qualifying opponents and just one place ahead of the Czech Republic in 10th.
Slovakia come next in 43rd spot, while Wales are 56th, Cyprus are 90th and San Marino are well down the rankings in 191st place.
Latest FIFA Rankings:
1 Brazil 1649 points
2 Italy 1550
3 Argentina 1479
4 France 1462
5 England 1434
6 Netherlands 1322
7 Spain 1309
8 Portugal 1301
9 Germany 1229
10 Czech Republic 1223
38 Republic of Ireland 694
40 Scotland 677
56 Wales 547
72 Northern Ireland 425
