Heimir Hallgrimsson after Israel game: 'Toughest days of my career'

An emotional Heimir Hallgrímsson says he’s had the toughest days of his coaching career after the Ireland manager oversaw a game against Israel he doubted would proceed.

Sunday’s match in Debrecen was thrown into disarray when Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad on moral grounds, leading to a vote among players on whether to fulfil the fixture.

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