I do think Evan Ferguson looked fed up on the bench after being taken off. He is going to be a huge player for Ireland but he needs games at Brighton, and he needs a goal to get his confidence back.
Ireland got what they deserved in Athens. They were outplayed by Greece for two thirds of the game and, when the home side tired, they just didn't have the cutting edge needed to get an equaliser.
It was a much better international window than the one in September, but we have to take the right attitude to Wembley. Injuries played a big part and Ireland finished that game with flanker Peter O'Mahony having to play on the wing. You can imagine how that worked out. Full-backs have much more on their plate. Generally, they are up against the best attacking players on the opposing team and they're expected to drive forward too.
Kelleher would walk on to most teams in Europe, let alone the Premier League. He is a top class 'keeper and there is a calmness and composure about everything he does. Maybe it was an indication that his hamstring strain was worse than had been made out. If that was the case, though, why was he starting. Hallgrimsson had other options for the position on the bench.
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