Roberto Martinez: 'Coleman's leadership skills made him captain material from day one'

One of Ireland's standout players for over a decade now, Coleman is constantly namechecked by managers - especially Martinez - as an exemplar for budding talent to emulate

Seamus Coleman during a training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

In Ireland’s second chance to plot a World Cup qualification path, Bruno Fernandes is wary of their strength from second balls.

Portugal trailed to Ireland in Faro four years ago until the final minute when Cristiano Ronaldo engineered an epic comeback to win 2-1.