Duff’s attacking genius crucial, says Kilbane

THE captivating skill of the talented Damien Duff has never been more important to Ireland, according to team-mate Kevin Kilbane, as he looked ahead to Saturday’s European Championship tie against Albania at Lansdowne Road.

Duff's attacking genius will be crucial, said Kilbane as Ireland chase the points which they need to qualify for the finals in Portugal next year.

And the 10 other Irish players on the pitch will all be conscious of the need to give Duff as much as the ball as possible.