Midfielder has the rare gift of making those around him look better than they are

Our long-ball game was enough to make it to Euros, but won’t be enough to survive there

If the Dutch projected this iconic image, Johan Cruyff embodied their style in his very being

This team has grown and an appearance at the finals is richly deserved

Martin O’Neill’s side cannot afford to sit on delicate advantage earned in Bosnia

But some changes will certainly be needed for the second leg in Dublin on Monday

Ireland can get good result in Bosnia but only if they cut out basic errors

Ireland work rate against Germany was remarkable – task is to repeat that in Poland

Martin O’Neill’s joy in victory will be tempered by suspensions for Whelan and McClean

I feel we need at least one winger in the team to stretch Georgia’s defence

Martin O’Neill’s squad can still secure a play-off place if they beat Gibraltar and Georgia

Ireland’s quality and clarity of purpose swallowed by intensity of second half

Pace and tempo will be the factors that decide crunch tie, much like in Glasgow

Draw with England proves the overall plan and shape of team should be up to the test

As a tune-up for Scotland match, clash with the old enemy comes at perfect moment