'No classic' as Jamie McGrath admits improvement needed from Ireland

Stephen Kenny was glad of the clean sheet as the Boys in Green won narrowly in Malta. 

OOH-AAH: Malta’s Ferdinando Apap closes down Jamie McGrath of Ireland. Picture: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Man of the match Jamie McGrath admits Ireland will require an improvement after scraping past minnows Malta thanks to a “fortunate” goal.

Reviving his club career back in Scotland after it stalled at Wigan Athletic, his first Ireland appearance for a year was one of the few positives in an unconvincing win.