Staunton: We worked our socks off

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton praised his side for their high work-rate after tonight's 1-0 win over Slovakia eased some of the pressure on him.

Staunton has not enjoyed an easy start to life as an international coach, but a second successive single-goal victory - this time thanks to a first-half effort from Kevin Doyle - leaves Ireland in third place in Group D with a chance of making the Euro 2008 finals.