Heimir Hallgrímsson: 'I hope we can look back saying these players started something special for Irish football'

Back-to-back wins over the top seeds in the space of three days contributed to what the manager predicted as the miracle necessary to usurp Hungary for second spot.
Heimir Hallgrímsson: 'I hope we can look back saying these players started something special for Irish football'

HUNGARY, WHAT'S THE SCORE?: Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson celebrates. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Heimir Hallgrímsson hailed his Irish heroes, hoping their Budapest bombshell can reverberate for an age.

Troy Parrott’s hat-trick against Hungary completed an epic turnaround in the World Cup qualifying group for the Icelander and his team, sealing entry into Thursday’s draw for the playoffs.

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