FAI confident of keeping Martin O’Neill, as Everton approach Allardyce

“There is no reason to believe that he won't sign the contract.”

The FAI are confident that Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill will remain in charge of the national team, despite reports linking him with the Everton vacancy, writes Stephen Barry.

O’Neill verbally agreed a two-year contract to lead Ireland through to Euro 2020, but has yet to sign the deal.