Hungary victory has gilded O'Shea's CV but FAI keeping their options open

There’s just one friendly left to play, against Portugal, and how O’Shea fares against the might of his former Manchester United teammate Ronaldo and Co will also figure in the criteria

IMPROVED STANDING: John O'Shea after his side's victory in the international friendly against Hungary at Aviva Stadium.

John O’Shea’s arduous audition for the top job in Irish sport takes him to a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo but the FAI are keeping their options open.

By the time next Tuesday’s friendly in Aveiro – Portugal’s send-off for the Euros – concludes, O’Shea will have squared up against four of Europe’s top-14 nations.