O’Shea suited to central midfield

ONE of the most intriguing comments made during the ten days Ireland’s international squad spent together in Georgia and Albania was contributed by Manchester United’s John O’Shea.

He said he had played his under-age football and had made his early appearances with Ireland's international teams in central midfield. Now there's a thought!

O'Shea made his first competitive appearances for Ireland's senior team over the past two weeks at left-back. It is not his favourite position but, like all good professionals, he was more than willing to accept the challenge if it meant getting into the team.