Coleman happy to take up defensive role

Seamus Coleman is ready to curb his attacking instinct if he is thrown in at the deep end for the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup showdown with Germany.

The 23-year-old Everton player is one of the men in contention to be handed a start in Friday night’s qualifier at the Aviva Stadium in the midst of an injury crisis which is forcing manager Giovanni Trapattoni to asses his options.