Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson confirms Evan Ferguson will not be involved against Hungary

His absence was more than compensated by Troy Parrott’s comeback from injury to the team, scoring a first-half brace.

Ireland's Evan Ferguson. Pic: James Crombie/Inpho

Ireland must embark on Sunday’s must-win mission against Hungary without striker Evan Ferguson, whose ankle injury continues to sideline him.

Heimir Hallgrímsson suggested after Thursday’s massive 2-0 win over top seeds Portugal that the 21-year-old could recover in time to travel to Budapest but he remains in Italy on a specialist training programme.