'It’s like a car crash, best to drive again': Hallgrímsson retains squad for dead rubber

Only Sammie Szmodics, who must comply with protocols after being knocked out, and Jack Taylor, due to a family illness, were not part of the squad training back in Abbotstown this morning

Ireland's Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has said his players have moved on from Thursday's disappointment. Pic: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

All of Ireland’s available players are raring to go for Ireland’s friendly against North Macedonia, according to manager Heimir Hallgrímsson.

Emotions were still raw in the camp following Thursday’s World Cup playoff semi-final defeat in Czechia on penalties but the Icelander insists they’ve moved on following a ‘closure meeting’ on Saturday morning.