Séamus Coleman: 'There have been too many tournaments that have passed us now'

Ireland captain Séamus Coleman is backing new Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson to help Ireland find a way back into tournaments.

RETURNING TO SLIGO: Séamus Coleman will be part of the Everton squad which will face Sligo in a sold out Showgrounds on Friday in a pre-season friendly. Picture: Everton FC

Purists can prepare themselves to be peeved because Séamus Coleman has backed the new Ireland manager’s back-to-basics principles.

The captain liked what he heard from Heimir Hallgrimsson during their introductory chat last week, especially while lamenting another tournament absence.