Bright starts the main area for Ireland to address for Finland rematch says Sammie Szmodics

FAST START: Sammie Szmodics speaks to the media during a Republic of Ireland press conference. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Sammie Szmodics admits Ireland must begin games faster rather than setbacks triggering a revival.

The Ipswich Town attacker has been a starter since making his debut in March and is due to earn his ninth cap in Thursday’s penultimate Uefa Nations League B contest against Finland at Lansdowne Road (7.45pm).