Cork City goalkeepers Mark McNulty and Alan Smith are literally lending a helping hand to the Irish cause.

A SECOND-HALF equaliser from top scorer Eamon Zayed rescued Drogheda United after Henrik Larsson’s goal had put Helsingborgs in the driving seat in this UEFA Cup second qualifying round first leg.

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg is a major doubt for both next month’s Champions League qualifier and the start of the new Barclays Premiership season.