'This means the world for me' - Robbie Brady ignites Ireland after spell frozen out

Robbie Brady is the only survivor in the squad from Ireland's last tournament experience and he sparked memories of those days in Helsinki Thursday night.

Ireland's Robbie Brady. Pic ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Robbie Brady has experienced the kaleidoscope of being an Ireland international.

From his highpoint of heading the late winner against Italy at Euro 2016, soon followed by scoring the opener against hosts France, he was cut from the matchday 23 just 18 months ago.