Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson admits fatigue played a big part in last night’s 2-all draw with Austria in the Nations League.
A Troy Parrott wonder goal and a second from the penalty spot had Ireland 2-nil up at the Aviva, but the visitors scored twice within six minutes to level the tie
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill feels his side are in “good shape” heading into tonight’s Nations League clash with Ukraine in Slovakia.
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O’Neill’s team are unbeaten in their first two matches, with Ukraine also on four points so far
This is the first competitive meeting between the two sides since Euro 2016
