Martin O'Neill's new Ireland contract agreed but not yet signed

"I've shaken hands with John Delaney, that's all that's necessary.

Martin O'Neill has revealed he headed for the Euro 2016 finals with his contract extension as Republic of Ireland manager only verbally agreed.

The Football Association of Ireland announced on Tuesday evening that the 64-year-old, assistant Roy Keane and coaches Steve Guppy, Seamus McDonagh and Steve Walford had all agreed to remain in post for the World Cup qualifying campaign which gets under way in September.