Heimir Hallgrimsson succeeded in restoring winning feeling, now he must eradicate crestfallen version

“You always get answers from these games. Answers are not always how you want them to be but all answers are good because it helps to make decisions," said the Ireland manager.

Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Wembley’s famed marble dressing-room has been the scene of various emotions for Ireland teams but Sunday at 7pm was unprecedented.

Four years ago, Stephen Kenny’s decibel levels rose as he implored players to avenge the historical superiority syndrome of the English.