Harry Arter wants World cup spot to make up for Euros misery

Harry Arter has admitted reaching the World Cup finals with the Republic of Ireland would more than make up for his Euro 2016 misery.

The 27-year-old Bournemouth midfielder missed out on last summer’s festivities in France after damaging a thigh muscle on the eve of the squad’s departure and as his team-mates fought their way to the last 16, he could only look on from afar.