Ireland need killer instinct, reckons Lee Carsley

Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Sweden has inspired varying reactions; from delight at Wes Hoolahan’s belated introduction to the wider European football fandom to disappointment at a wasted opportunity for a crucial victory. 

Then there was Glenn Whelan’s outstanding performance, while Eamon Dunphy labelled James McCarthy a “waste of space”. So, where is the reality? Ciarán Ó Raghallaigh went to former Ireland midfielder Lee Carsley for some answers.

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