Ireland's Josh Cullen eager to atone for error against France

To see him release an errand pass on the edge of his box that Benjamin Pavard capitalised on to arrow a shot into Gavin Bazunu’s top corner was tantamount to an aberration

MR RELIABLE: Josh Cullen during a Republic of Ireland press conference. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Footage of Ireland’s home defeat to France will air in the coming days and the most disconcerting element will be the source of the winning goal.

Josh Cullen is regarded by his club Burnley and country of Ireland as Mr Reliable, the midfielder whose calmness in possession radiates to teammates.