Dan Shanahan says Clare are ‘streets ahead’ of Waterford

Waterford selector Dan Shanahan insists Allianz Hurling League final opponents Clare are “streets ahead” of the Déise.

The counties meet in the May 1 showpiece ahead of a Munster SHC semi-final on June 5 and Shanahan was impressed with Clare’s “absolutely outstanding” performance against Kilkenny in Sunday’s League semi-final in Thurles.

Clare boss Davy Fitzgerald has described Waterford as “the best team in the country” but Shanahan responded in kind, hailing the Banner men’s qualities.