4 big issues that Ireland must tackle after thrilling Euro 2016 qualification

Q: We need to talk about Martin...

A: That the manager will get an extension to his contract is now a foregone conclusion. That he deserves it is also beyond dispute. At low moments in Ireland’s topsy turvy campaign, O’Neill shipped a lot of flak for being too tactically conservative, making the wrong selection calls and not trusting his players enough to allow them unleash their inner Barcelona.

Those five points dropped against Scotland also raised serious questions about his fabled inspirational powers. Some were even calling for his head as recently as last summer.