Republic of Ireland v Iceland – Five things learned

The Republic of Ireland have lost 1-0 to Iceland in their international friendly in Dublin. Here's what we learned from tonight's action.

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Before a ball was kicked, the sight of seven former Cork City players in the Republic of Ireland’s starting eleven and two ex-Dundalk representatives sitting on the bench was a timely reminder of the League of Ireland’s gradual improvement, writes Ger McCarthy.