O'Brien insists Ireland's long throw-ins can cause Portugal bother 

For Ireland to bring anything back from Lisbon, the effectiveness of his throws promises to be integral.
O'Brien insists Ireland's long throw-ins can cause Portugal bother 

Jake O'Brien of the Republic of Ireland takes a throw-in during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between against Armenia at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Footage from the midweek documentary on Tony Cascarino recalled many soundbites from that golden era, among them a declaration by Jack Charlton of possessing two of the best headers in the world.

Cascarino was one of those, alongside Niall Quinn, and rarely did the twin peaks function as a partnership.

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