Josh Cullen disappointed with Ireland's lack of solidity

Most concerning was the ease with which the Armenians perforated their visitors on the break.

UEFA Nations League Group B1, Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 4/6/2022

Compromising the solidity that had defined them ultimately undid Ireland in Armenia, according to Josh Cullen.

Five clean sheets in their previous six matches, backboned by a starting team containing at least seven regulars, gave Ireland a platform to begin their new Uefa Nations League campaign on a positive note. Facing a bottom seed in the group hammered 9-0 by Norway in their last outing seemed ideal to sustain their ascent.