John Egan: International football ‘a lot more technical’

John Egan emerged from his first senior cap battered and bruised yet determined to play a part in the rest of Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign.

From what was an uneventful night against Iceland, the 24-year-old had been immersed in most of the talking points, including the elbow he shipped inside the opening stages and the free-kick he conceded which led to the only goal of the friendly.

He also picked up a booking for his troubles.