Reaching World Cup would be the pinnacle for Martin O’Neill

Martin O’Neill says reaching next year’s World Cup in Russia would rank alongside his best achievements as Republic of Ireland manager.

Martin O’Neill says reaching next year’s World Cup in Russia would rank alongside his best achievements as Republic of Ireland manager.

O’Neill led Ireland to the last 16 of Euro 2016 - beating Italy in the group stages before being edged out by hosts France in the knockout stages.