Andrews and co plot Paris plan

Keith Andrews reckons the Republic of Ireland will have to turn to Plan B if they are to pull off a remarkable World Cup recovery in France.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s men always knew the second leg of their qualification play-off at the Stade de France on Wednesday was going to test their resolve to the full, but Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Croke Park denied them the positive result with which they hoped to arrive.