Kyle Cotter

Ireland’s Post-Season: 10 Talking Points

Having scored his first international goal in the end-of-season tour, James McClean joked that Costa Rica and Italy’s displays in Brazil put Ireland’s performances against the same teams in more positive perspective. But the rout at the hands of Portugal, themselves humiliated by Ireland’s Euro opponents Germany, will give Martin O’Neill cause for concern. Kyle Cotter looks at ten talking points.