'There’s a spark' - John O'Shea hopeful Ireland's Gladiator will feast on Hungary

Evan Ferguson’s return to form is timely for Ireland. O’Shea highlighted how he’s kept Ukrainian Artem Dovbyk out of the Roma team and benefitted from the renowned Italian fitness regime.

THIS. IS. DUBLIN!:  Evan Ferguson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

John O’Shea believes Evan Ferguson has found the perfect mix in AS Roma in time for Ireland’s tilt at reaching a first World Cup in 24 years.

Gian Piero Gasperini’s trust in handing the 20-year-old a fresh outlet in Serie A has produced early dividends by him starting both 1-0 wins over Bologna and Pisa.