Killybegs man Seamus Coleman has staked a claim to a regular place in the Ireland team after an impressive display against the Faroe Islands tonight.
The Everton star impressed manager Giovanni Trapattoni with an assured performance at right back.
Coleman was many people’s choice as Man of the Match – an honour which went to Wigan star James McCarthey in the 4-1 World Cup qualification win.
The Donegal man was busy all night getting up and down the wings and will surely have convinced the Italian of his ability going forward.
Coleman too was pleased with his own and his team’s performance.
“We did well even thought it was scoreless at half-time. The manager spoke to us and told us to continue to play the way we were playing.
“We got on top after we scored the first goal and things went well after that. We played some good, controlled football.
“I was pleased enough with my own performance but I was delighted that we did well as a team after last week’s poor display against Germany,” he said.
The question still remains if Trap will stay on as Ireland manager with speculation mounting over his future.
A planned press conference for tomorrow has been cancelled without explanation.
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