Martin O’Neill’s men squandered a golden opportunity to lay their hands on a precious first Champions League away victory after 10-man Anderlecht snatched the three Group A points in the Stade Constant Van Den Stock despite having captain Glen de Boeck sent off.

Martin O’Neill’s men were handed a golden opportunity to lay their hands on a treasured first Champions League away victory tonight after Anderlecht finished a goalless first half with 10 men following the dismissal of captain Glen de Boeck.

A BOY who fended for himself for 12 days when his mother went missing covered up her absence when a close friend came to visit.