Kerr grateful for chance to atone

Republic of Ireland boss Brian Kerr is grateful for the fact his side have an immediate opportunity to rid themselves of the frustration experienced against Israel on Saturday.

While no-one is doubting tonight’s World Cup clash against the Faroe Islands will be an easy affair, it is still a match Ireland should win and so release their anger after the draw with the Israelis – when they threw away a two-goal lead, and with it two precious points.