'The best moment I've ever had in the game' - Kelleher still savouring Budapest glory

The Brentford keeper revealed that he had originally been due to return to London immediately after the Hungary clash but made a rapid change of plans after Troy Parrott's seismic winner

BUDAPEST BROS: Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, left, and Nathan Collins celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Two and a half weeks after Ireland's unforgettable moment in Budapest, planet football is rapidly moving on. The World Cup which Troy Parrott helped to keep alive as a dream and live possibility with his injury-time winner will have many blanks filled in on Friday when the tournament draw takes place in Washington D.C.

For those in the heart of the drama in the Hungarian capital, there is still time to reflect and digest. Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has had a couple of weeks to come to terms with his part in the piece of history and considers it "the best moment I've ever had in the game".