McCarthy and Staunton delighted

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy said: 'We’re in the last 16 of the World Cup, sounds nice doesn’t it?

As Ireland celebrated their 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia in Yokohama manager Mick McCarthy said: 'We’re in the last 16 of the World Cup, sounds nice doesn’t it?

'It’s great. The lads have responded well and they deserve it.'

Steve Staunton added: 'It's fantastic, nobody gave us a real chance. I think we can do better than that but it was a great performance and great to keep a clean sheet as well.'