Positives few and far between for Ireland after forgettable 2020

Twelve months ago, to the very day, this side was playing Denmark in a match that could have secured qualification for Euro 2020 - it's been downhill from there

Ireland's Dara O'Shea dejected during the scoreless draw. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Oh, what a terrible difference a year makes in football.

Twelve months ago, to the very day, this side was playing Denmark in a match that could have secured qualification for Euro 2020 with only one defeat in an impressive qualifying campaign; but now such dreams feel almost as distant as memories of Ireland's last goal.