O’Neill: I can see a bit of myself in animated Conte

Martin O’Neill says he recognises his younger self in Antonio Conte.

Conte, who has just guided Chelsea to the Premier League title, was the manager of Italy when Ireland memorably beat the Azzurri 1-0 at the Euro 2016 finals in France last summer.

And then, as now, O’Neill was struck by his counterpart’s animation on the touchline.