John Delaney: ‘We’re ready for the World Cup qualifiers’

FAI chief executive John Delaney is confident the momentum generated by the Republic of Ireland’s memorable Euro 2016 campaign can carry the team through the World Cup qualifiers.

Ireland kick-off away to Serbia on Monday, September 5, as they plot a route to Russia in 2018 and Delaney believes qualification is an attainable goal.

The FAI moved to tie down Martin O’Neill and assistant Roy Keane to new contracts before the Euros and he’s challenged the pair and their backroom staff to make Russia a reality.