Germany boss Low ready and waiting for same old Ireland

Any notion Republic of Ireland supporters had of a bright new era being ushered in was quashed yesterday when Germany boss Joachim Low claimed: “You’ll never change.”

Sitting at a top table for a press conference in Dusseldorf, the 53-year-old spoke in a definitive tone when describing Ireland’s style of play as ‘physical’ and that it would always be that way.

Decision-makers within the FAI’s corridors of power would argue they are making strides to catch up with nations like Germany, although there is little, if any, evidence to show that things have changed at senior level.