McGrath: Dunne is main man

Paul McGrath admits he is very concerned about Richard Dunne being fit enough to play for Ireland at the European Championship finals, and says that he is “desperate for him to be okay”.

Famously, McGrath himself performed heroics at USA 94 despite carrying a restrictive injury, with the result that he prefers to recall his celebrated display against Italy as “one of the jammiest games I’ve ever had”.

The most optimistic prognosis for Dunne’s recovery from a fractured collarbone would seem to be that he might get in a game or two with Aston Villa before the season ends but Irish football legend McGrath would still be worried that the inspirational centre-half might struggle to be at his best at the Euros.