After a second-half performance against Georgia that was as different to the first as day is to night, Ireland have taken a four-point lead over Scotland in the race for a play-off place for Euro 2016.

Aiden McGeady launched Martin O’Neill’s competitive reign as Republic of Ireland boss in style with a match-winning Euro 2016 qualifier double in Georgia.

GEORGIA’S return to Tbilisi failed to result in the win they required to kick-start their World Cup qualifying hopes.