Player of the Year Robbie Brady says he 'never lost belief' he could get back to 2016 best

While his name evokes memories of Lille and Lyon, creating new ones transatlantic are within his gaze

Robbie Brady has become a regular under Heimir Hallgrímsson. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Doubts existed within Robbie Brady as to whether he’d resume his Ireland career, never mind be feted with Player of the Year accolade.

He’s 33 now but injuries and being overlooked for a year by Stephen Kenny are the reasons why he’s on 70 caps rather than closing in on the century.