Turkey's withdrawal left road clear for winning bid

The reality, of course, is that the success of the tilt was harnessed by the behemoth that is the English FA

BRIGHT FUTURE: The Aviva Stadium will be one of ten venues to host matches across Ireland and the UK. File pic: INPHO/Evan Treacy

And there was us presuming Ireland’s only stroll in October would be against Gibraltar.

Next Tuesday morning in Uefa’s headquarters overlooking Lake Geneva, the serene surroundings in the air will be punctured by the FAI euphoria of Ireland gaining a European victory.