Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser

The Corkman came off the bench to clinch the leveller. 

CAMEO: Adam Idah is hoping for an expanded role after helping snatching a first World Cup qualification point for the Republic of Ireland. Pic: Damien Eagers/PA

Adam Idah is hoping he has persuaded Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson he has a major role to play in World Cup qualification after coming off the bench to avert an early disaster.

Ireland were within minutes of launching their Group F campaign with a damaging 2-1 home defeat by 10-man Hungary on Saturday evening when substitute Idah headed them level to snatch a point.