Delighted Duffy takes it all in his stride

It wouldn’t have been surprising if Shane Duffy’s international debut after four tumultuous years under the microscope would have weighed heavily on the Derry youngster.

It's been well documented that having played for Northern Ireland as far as U21 level, he became the subject of an acrimonious tug-o-war after his February 2010 decision to switch his international allegiance to the Republic of Ireland.

But the tall defender took it in his stride and simply enjoyed the build-up to the draw against Costa Rica like any other game. Something that will stand to him as he faces a make-or-break year with Everton.