Seamus Coleman has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to treat their tough Euro 2024 draw as a challenge rather than fear it. France’s Blaise Matuidi (left) and Republic of Ireland’s Seamus Coleman battle for the ball during the Euro 2016 finals (Chris Radburn/PA)He said: “It’s a tough group, there is no getting away from it. Asked about his reaction to the times he has not been selected, Ireland boss Stephen Kenny said with a smile: “He’s an absolute nightmare. “No, Seamus has had such a good career and is such an incredible competitor with such a desire to win and to play. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is full of admiration for skipper Seamus Coleman (Brian Lawless/PA)“Of course he wants to play, that’s only natural.

Source: The Herald November 19, 2022 19:36 UTC