Hallgrímsson: 'Séamus Coleman proved me wrong over international career revival'

REVIVAL: Seamus Coleman was a key figure in Ireland snaring a World Cup playoff berth. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Heimir Hallgrímsson admits he was “proven wrong” by Séamus Coleman’s international revival which fuelled Ireland snaring next week’s World Cup playoff berth.

Coleman’s inactivity at Everton convinced the Ireland manager to drop his captain for the start of the campaign but the 37-year-old started all four qualifiers upon his recall, culminating in November’s late victory over Hungary.