Ireland earn creditable draw in Poland

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland put their off-field problems behind them in Poland, and will take heart from a well-earned 1-1 away draw in Wroclaw.

After a lacklustre first half, Millwall striker Aidan O'Brien nodded the Irish ahead after a superb turn and cross by Callum O'Dowda.

Inside the last ten minutes, Ireland were getting closer to a morale-boosting away victory, limiting the home side to shots from distance – Mateusz Klich’s 85th-minute effort sailing high over the bar.

But with a name that headlines writers dream about, the Leeds United man 'Kliched' two minutes later following a great give and go with Milik: caressing the ball beyond the reach of Randolph and into the corner of the net.

The Republic will be back in action in the Uefa Nations League when their home game against Denmark on 13 October is followed three days later by the return game with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.