VIDEO: The 4 points on Martin O'Neill's to-do list

1. Retaining possession is key.

VIDEO: The 4 points on Martin O'Neill's to-do list

The fact Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoyed 59% possession during Friday night’s 1-1 draw was aided by Ireland’s propensity to continually give the ball away.

Irish players, most notably Glenn Whelan, repeatedly failed to find another white jersey, allowing Bosnia to push forward and create 14 scoring opportunities.

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