Ireland’s 2023 World Cup bid committee has come out punching in support of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s assertion that their challenge to host the tournament is still very much alive.

Mick McCarthy will resist the temptation to start with Niall Quinn tomorrow, even though it was the giant striker’s introduction in the game with Germany which helped keep the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup.

Mick McCarthy will resist the temptation to start with Niall Quinn tomorrow, even though it was the giant striker’s introduction in the game with Germany which helped keep the Republic of Ireland in the World Cup.