29-05-2025
‘We have the material to qualify,' insists Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of World Cup bid
Ireland boss believes tournament experience of Séamus Coleman and Robbie Brady will be vital in campaign
The Ireland squad will descend on Dublin this Sunday ahead of their June friendly double-header, the latest stop on a road they hope will lead to a first World Cup in 24 years next summer.
But out of Heimir Hallgrimsson's 23-man squad, only one man has known the feeling of qualifying for, and featuring in, a major tournament. Next month will mark nine years since Ireland's last appearance at a major finals and Robbie Brady is the only current survivor from that Euro 2016 campaign. The 33-year-old will forever be associated with that magical night in Lille.
