John O'Shea on Bale tackle: I was lucky compared to Coleman

John O'Shea believes he was fortunate not to suffer the same fate as Seamus Coleman after finding himself on the wrong end of a Gareth Bale challenge.

Seconds before Republic of Ireland skipper Coleman was left with a double leg fracture during Friday night's 0-0 World Cup qualifier draw with Wales, the Sunderland defender was caught high and late by Real Madrid star Bale.