John O'Shea 'relishes' huge test against Portugal

For John O’Shea to end his four-match audition armed to continue into permanency for the Autumn Uefa Nations League series, it’s likely the global superstar will have to be shackled.

HUGE TEST: Pre-match fever in Portugal was curbed by a national holiday dedicated to a poet and John O’Shea’s destiny as Ireland manager may well be written by a familiar friend turned foe.

Pre-match fever in Portugal was curbed by a national holiday dedicated to a poet and John O’Shea’s destiny as Ireland manager may well be written by a familiar friend turned foe.

Luís Vaz de Camões’ legacy lives on almost half a century after his death but there’s still a final chapter in Cristiano Ronaldo’s tapestry to be penned as he continues to be front and centre in his 40th year.