James McClean: ‘All around we weren't good enough: our passing, our energy, our defending, our finishing’

McClean admitted it had been a lacklustre Ireland display in Georgia.

James McClean: ‘All around we weren't good enough: our passing, our energy, our defending, our finishing’

James McClean admitted it had been a lacklustre Republic of Ireland display as Shane Duffy's first senior international goal was enough only to claim a 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualifier in Georgia.

The Irish rode their luck after Duffy headed the visitors into a dream fourth-minute lead, but they were unable to capitalise upon it as Georgia hit back in determined fashion.

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