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Randolph says Belgium are a match for any team at the Euros
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Ireland drew 1-1 with Sweden in their opening game
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Belgium duo Benteke and Origi failed to score past Randolph in three games last season
?Darren Randolph is hoping the Republic of Ireland can secure their first victory of the Euro Finals when they face Belgium on Saturday, but knows they are facing one of the toughest teams in the competition.
The Hammers keeper enjoyed a memorable day when he was named in the Ireland team for the opening group game and played his part in helping Ireland come away with a 1-1 draw with Sweden.
Randolph is now preparing for another tough encounter in Bordeaux on Saturday and knows a great deal about the opposition, having played against a number of players in the Premier League.
The Hammers keeper will certainly be hoping he can keep his impressive record against Liverpool duo Christian Benteke and Divock Origi who failed to find any way past Randolph in the three games they played against him last season in the Premier League and FA Cup.
Randolph said: “You can go through the Belgium team and most of their players are either playing in the Premier League or playing for top teams across Europe.
“On their day they can be a match for anyone, not only in Europe but worldwide.
“It is another tough game for us and we will see what kind of Belgium team turns up on the day.”
Randolph has no doubts the Ireland fans will create another outstanding atmosphere against Belgium and says he is relishing the chance to play in front of them.
Randolph added: “The Ireland fans will come over and have a party in France. I am looking forward to seeing all the fans who are there, because I used to watch them on television.
“I will now experience that for myself and everyone will know we have been there.
“There is a chance for us to create our own memories which will be talked about for years to come.”