Gavin Bazunu grateful for support of Ireland fans

Ireland's Gavin Bazunu saves a shot from Filip Kostic of Serbia. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Gavin Bazunu hailed the impact of Republic of Ireland supporters and said they helped make a difference by standing by Stephen Kenny’s side in Tuesday night’s gritty 1-1 draw with Serbia.

Bazunu produced three sensational second-half saves to keep the home side in the game before a comical own goal at the death earned a point.