Christie’s debut tinged with sadness

Ireland newcomer Cyrus Christie has revealed his swashbuckling debut on Tuesday was tinged with sadness due to a family bereavement.

The Derby County full-back proved an able deputy for Seamus Coleman, with an assured 90 minutes against a USA side packed with attacking impetus.

However, the 20-year-old explained afterwards some of his family were unable to be present for his big international bow due to the funeral of an unspecified relative yesterday.