Troy Parrott: 'We have a lot of heart. I'm really, really sure we will be back'

Parrott believes the future is bright with the current crop of Ireland players.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 - 22:12

Paul Dowling

After the disappointment of Prague and the World Cup play-off penalty shoot-out defeat to Czechia, the scoreless draw with North Macedonia was somewhat predictable.

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