Players disappointed to let lead slip but happy to be developing identity

“I think we are developing our own identity now and beginning to look really solid.”

The Irish squad head to Cork for next week’s friendly with Belarus on the back of an encouraging 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, writes Ger McCarthy.

Speaking after the game, Norwich City’s Robbie Brady was upset Ireland let a 1-0 lead slip but happy with the squad’s overall progression since qualifying for the European Championships and the improvement in his own set-piece deliveries.