Tragedy gives Harry Arter perspective on squad selection: ‘Most important thing is family’

"It would be a disappointment, but I have had bigger disappointments in my life so I am fully prepared for both outcomes."

Harry Arter didn’t bear the anxious look yesterday of a man awaiting big news, writes Brendan O'Brien.

The Bournemouth midfielder is one of those players for whom this week’s training in Abbotstown, and the upcoming games against the Netherlands and Belarus, will serve as final auditions before Martin O’Neill names his 23-man squad for the European Championship.