Hoolahan happy to have given Trap a headache

It was smiles all round amongst the Irish players after they racked up a morale-boosting victory over Poland last night.

Six weeks ahead of the pivotal pair of World Cup ties against Sweden and Austria, goals by two prospective starters for the Stockholm showdown secured Ireland their first home win since last May.

Wes Hoolahan followed the lead of Ciaran Clark by grabbing his first international goal, with the Norwich City playmaker pleased with his showing as a second-half substitute.