With Austria’s visit just a week away, this was a timely boost for Ireland as they produced a convincing victory which could not be undermined even by a quite spectacular miss from Jon Walters.

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has backed Cyrus Christie to fill injured captain Seamus Coleman's boots as he looks ahead to Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Austria.

The Republic of Ireland have beaten Uruguay 3-1 in their international friendly in Dublin.