Keith Andrews makes case for Sean Maguire to get nod

Irish fans might be braced for a climactic end to the World Cup campaign, but Keith Andrews is warning them not to get too optimistic about a recovery anytime soon.

The former Ireland midfielder, while dismayed at the display in Saturday’s draw away to Georgia, commended Martin O’Neill’s side for upping their game against Serbia, but he fears their World Cup tilt could be over.

Andrews is again pleading with Ireland manager Martin O’Neill to afford uncapped Sean Maguire a chance, this time in the concluding qualifiers next month, which carry must-win status.