At 1.93m tall, and with shoulders that could carry a nation, it’s not that difficult to imagine Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy as a nightclub bouncer keeping Manchester United out of his penalty area in the FA Cup at Old Trafford tomorrow; and it’s an image he is perfectly happy to embrace.

FA Cup Fourth Round

The death of former Republic of Ireland international Tony Grealish has been confirmed by Brighton and Hove Albion, the club he used to captain.