Pleased Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to finish the job in Dublin

“Good response, good character, good deep runs and crosses in the first half. A little bit less of that in the second. Obviously, they needed a goal, but then again, pretty good defensive performance from us in the second half.” 

JOB TO FINISH: Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrímsson celebrates after the game. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Heimir Hallgrimsson was delighted with his Republic of Ireland players' efforts in overcoming Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League playoff first leg away to Bulgaria on Thursday night.

Hallgrímsson’s decision to start Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz and Troy Parrott was rewarded with a positive performance and 2-1 victory in Plovdiv.