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Martin O'Neill singled out Ireland's centre backs for special praise after the win over Switzerland
Martin O'Neill singled out Ireland's centre backs for special praise after the win over Switzerland

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill hailed centre-back pairing Ciaran Clark and Shane Duffy after seeing them punish fellow Euro 2016 finalists Switzerland at both ends of the pitch.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Miguel Delaney: Defence to the fore once again
Miguel Delaney: Defence to the fore once again

Backs, once again, to the front.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

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Transfers: The ins and outs
Transfers: The ins and outs

The ins and outs from all the Premier League clubs during the transfer window.

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Deeney and Ighalo staying at Watford — for now
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