Martin O'Neill 'delighted' with World Cup playoff draw

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill and Northern Ireland counterpart Michael O'Neill were both pleased to avoid four-time winners Italy in today's World Cup play-off draw.

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill and Northern Ireland counterpart Michael O'Neill were pleased to avoid four-time winners Italy in today's World Cup play-off draw.

The two countries were both unseeded for the draw in Zurich and Northern Ireland were paired with Switzerland while the Republic will face Denmark.