Ian Harte tested Estonia goalkeeper Martin Kaalma with a 25-yard free-kick in the first 30 seconds as the Republic of Ireland started with Damien Duff in place of Robbie Keane alongside Niall Quinn in attack.

Two identikit headers by Arsenal’s Graham Barrett and another by substitute Jim Goodwin sent the Republic of Ireland marching to a clear-cut victory in their European Championship qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn.