Cullen insists Ireland can cope with sharpened Scottish attack 

Midfielder says Stephen Kenny's side have paid little attention to their Celtic cousins' revenge mission and instead are focused on the task at hand — victory 

In his stride: Josh Cullen during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Josh Cullen is adamant Ireland will be ready for the juggernaut of Scotland when their Celtic cousins seek revenge at Hampden Park on Saturday.

A chastening 3-0 defeat in June was motivation enough for Steve Clarke’s side to win the rematch but their victory over top seeds Ukraine on Wednesday by the same margin puts a group win within their control.