Much changed Ireland slump to dour draw with Luxembourg

Thankfully, it didn’t cost vital dropped points and there’s the consolation of knowing that the rested trio of Josh Cullen, Finn Azaz and Mikey Johnston will return for the opening September qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia.

Ireland’s Ryan Manning, Jack Taylor and Nathan Collins applaud the travelling fans after the game

LUXEMBOURG 0 IRELAND 0

In the city of free transport, Ireland’s journey towards World Cup optimism was slowed by Luxembourg.