Clarke believes this pace can help Down negate their midfield shortcomings. "Once the second half starts, that's really when the football will start," said the BBC Sport NI pundit. They don't have a good midfield, even the breaking ball against Fermanagh - they were completely cleaned out. However, Clarke believes O'Hagan may have a more difficult afternoon against Cavan. "If Barry is having a quieter game because Cavan have done their work on him, then he has to move the ball quicker.

Source: BBC November 11, 2020 10:52 UTC