Hallgrímsson insists Coleman shouldn't let age stand in way of featuring at Euro 2028

Asked if Coleman, who also skippers Everton, can stick around for the finals at the age of 39, Hallgrímsson said: 'Just because of a number, it shouldn’t be a reason why he should stop'

ONLY A NUMBER: Seamus Coleman will be 39 during Euro 2028. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Séamus Coleman shouldn’t let age stand in his way of figuring at Euro 2028, insists Heimir Hallgrímsson.

Speculation has surrounded the 37-year-old’s future since Ireland’s World Cup ambitions crumbled on Thursday by losing a penalty shootout to Czechia in Prague.