Staunton the Great a titan for indomitable Irish

A NIGHT of extravagant entertainment marked one of the most momentous achievements in Irish sports history: a 100th international cap for the remarkable Steve Staunton.

The Irish skipper was presented with a gold watch by the youngest player in the World Cup squad, Steven Reid, to mark his record and then produced a typically courageous performance to lead by example as Ireland produced a performance fit to grace any stage.