Robbie Brady taking heart from winning habit

Now that Ireland have developed a winning habit, Robbie Brady believes the European Championship should be approached with excitement rather than trepidation.

Martin O’Neill’s side have once again been grouped with a couple of heavyweights in Belgium and Italy, with the Zlatan Ibrahimovic-led Sweden completing Group 2 for the showpiece in France.

Ireland may be outsiders to progress to the knockout stages but, ahead of tomorrow night’s friendly against Slovakia, Brady has cited their record over the past year as evidence they can make an impact in June.