Cyrus Christie relaxed about the Coleman obstacle

It is fortunate Cyrus Christie has such a relaxed persona, for the player he needs to dislodge in the Ireland team is a guaranteed starter under Martin O’Neill.

Seamus Coleman has assumed the right-back position since Euro 2012 and, barring injury, his four years of regular service in the role will be rewarded at the latest instalment this June in France.

Challenging the Everton man for the defensive berth represents an arduous task but just like he did in the memorable win over Germany, when Coleman missed out through injury, Christie showed in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against Slovakia how much of an able deputy he is.