Martin O'Neill hoping captain's role will help James McClean to mature

Martin O'Neill has insisted tonight’s Stateside friendly with Mexico can be a springboard for some of Ireland's up and comers.

Martin O'Neill hoping captain's role will help James McClean to mature
Thu, 01 Jun, 2017 - 16:05

By Joe Callaghan in New Jersey

Martin O’Neill has insisted tonight’s Stateside friendly with Mexico can be a springboard for some of Ireland’s up and comers — rather than the type of false dawn many have experienced on international duty on this side of the Atlantic.

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