Injury layoff hasn't cost Ogbene a yard of precious pace 

The Corkman admits he had concerns about losing one of his main attributes  

Chiedozie Ogbene during a Republic of Ireland media conference at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene is adamant his trademark pace hasn’t been slowed by a serious 10-month injury.

Despite Ipswich Town loaning Corkman to Sheffield United on deadline day, Heimir Hallgrímsson insists he‘s ready to start tomorrow’s vital opener World Cup qualifier against Hungary at Lansdowne Road (7.45pm).