Seamus Coleman happy game had ‘a bit of bite’

Seamus Coleman is adamant last night’s bruising battle against Switzerland was just what Ireland required for their Euro build-up.

Kevin Doyle was stretchered off, Daryl Murphy hobbled off and some other Irish players were on the end of stern challenges as the home side recorded a confidence-boosting victory.

With crucial club games approaching on the Premier League and Championship run-ins, the nature of the game might have worried cross-channel managers but not the players, according to the Ireland captain for the night.