Toughness can help Republic of Ireland ‘shine’ says Heimir Hallgrimsson
The Icelander wants to find a new Aron Gunnarsson.
The Icelander wants to find a new Aron Gunnarsson.
The interim boss came in for fierce criticism in the wake of the defeat to Greece.
The Australian produced a moment of magic to claim the only touchdown of a hard-fought contest.
The 29-year-old was rejected by hometown club Cardiff and played for Bristol City and Fleetwood before achieving success under McKenna at Ipswich.
Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post in the first half.
The visitors had a last-gasp equaliser ruled out by VAR as they lost to Croatia.
The Australian’s trademark first-half streak through a hapless Rovers rearguard proved the only try of a bruising but engaging affair.
Carsley managed the Crystal Palace defender at Under-21s level.
Ryan Christie had put the visitors on front.
Ireland opened their Group B2 account with a 2-1 victory in Finland.
The Aberdeen winger said he had combined his ‘two favourite things in one tattoo’.
Begiristain was widely credited with luring compatriot Pep Guardiola to take the manager’s job in 2016.
The teams meet in the World Cup in Sharjah on Sunday.
Ireland beat Finland 2-1 in Helsinki on Thursday evening.
Carsley’s chances of becoming Gareth Southgate’s permanent successor took a severe blow on Thursday.