Here’s how the Ireland starters and subs rated during the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands.
The Ireland squad will be finalised in four days’ time, after Tuesday’s friendly against Belarus.
DARREN RANDOLPH – Did not have a save to make until the 69th minute and was caught in no man’s land for the equaliser. 5 (out of 10).
SEAMUS COLEMAN – Threat throughout down the right flank and unruffled defensively. 6.
Wrap @ShaneLong7, @seamiecoleman23 and @robbiebrady up in cotton wool before these #euros #COYBIG #Ireland
— Christopher O Toole (@Chris24OToole) May 27, 2016
SHANE DUFFY – Headed a good second-half chance over and was caught ball-watching for the equaliser. 5.
Well played @ShaneDuffy34 But please don't play well again as I don't want any premier clubs wanting you 😩🙏🏼💙 pic.twitter.com/iFi8h854ex
— Abi Taylor (@_AbiTaylorx) May 27, 2016
JOHN O’SHEA (capt) – Solid at the back on his 111th Ireland appearance and his firm header allowed Shane Long to tap in. 6.
ROBBIE BRADY – His corner laid on the goal and was a threat all night from set-pieces. 7.
Daddy's girl..., Robbie Brady with his daughter Halle before the #IRLNED game pic.twitter.com/zuJk2bITdN
— Sportsfile (@sportsfile) May 27, 2016
HARRY ARTER – Aggressive early tackle set the tone for an energetic display on his second senior appearance. 7.
GLENN WHELAN – Neat and tidy performance from the Stoke midfielder. 6.
Glenn Whelan is an important player for Ireland, a lot of his work goes unseen but he does such an unselfish job for us #IRLNED #OnOurWay
— andrew knowles (@andrewknowles10) May 27, 2016
STEPHEN QUINN – Battling for a place in 23-man squad but had few opportunities to press his claims. 6.
Too high a cross from Stephen Quinn. I liked the idea, but let's see more pressure in attack. #COYBIG
— Eoin Harmon (@Eoin_Harmon) May 27, 2016
SHANE LONG – A knee gash gave the Republic a scare before he showed his predatory instinct to score the opener. 7.
DAVID MCGOLDRICK – Did his chances of making the final squad no harm in a withdrawn role behind the front two. 7.
David McGoldrick in the Wes Hoolahan role
— Conán Doherty (@ConanDoherty) May 27, 2016
Quinn and Arter taking up Hendrick's and McCarthy's narrow positions pic.twitter.com/9YfSrAkTjK
JON WALTERS – Had only one chance at goal, his header from a tight angle comfortably held by Jasper Cillessen. 6.
📸 | Jon Walters celebrates with Shane Long following his goal against the Dutch! #COYBIG #IRLNED pic.twitter.com/IOuEVbC2Ro
— FAIreland (@FAIreland) May 27, 2016
Substitutes
JEFF HENDRICK (for Quinn, 67min) – Found it difficult to get involved in the game as Holland dominated the closing stages. 6.
JAMES McCLEAN (for Long, 67min) – Was energetic after his introduction, showing some good footwork to get Ireland moving forward on one occasion. 6.
DARRON GIBSON (for Whelan, 67min) – Will hope for more of an opportunity to press his claim for a place in the 23-man party against Belarus on Tuesday. 6.
"Robbie I know you're delivery has been spot on all night, but I'll take over from here" - Darron Gibson #IRLNED
— Jack O'Toole (@jackjotoole) May 27, 2016
WES HOOLAHAN (for McGoldrick, 75) – Brought a little bit of class to proceedings. 6.
EUNAN O’KANE (for Arter, 82min) – Had a late chance but could not get enough power on his shot. 6.
