We can grow from experience: Finnan

STEVE FINNAN admitted he was one of several Irish players who didn’t realise Spain were down to 10 men for the 30 minutes of extra-time as Ireland’s World Cup adventure ended last night as it began - in high drama.

Four weeks ago, Mick McCarthy’s men embarked on a rollercoaster of a ride as influential former captain Roy Keane was sent home after verbally abusing the manager during a team meeting.