On Sunday we must beat the Netherlands to keep our slim Euro 2024 hopes alive, but this Dutch side will be confident of victory
Unfortunately, his saplings are not sprouting fast enough to shield him from the harsh glare of the criticism that comes with four failed tournament groups in a row.
But in this case the averages conceal the true picture. Every individual player is different, but as a general rule footballers are at their best when they are aged between 24 to 30 — when they can combine the know-how that only comes through experience with the strength and energy of youth. The Greek players were on average a few years older — average age 28.9 — but 12 of their 15 were aged between 24 and 30. The youngest Greek player, 24-year-old forward Vangelis Pavlidis, was older than 10 of the 16 Irish players.
We all know the causes are rooted in the long disastrous reign of John Delaney, the financial ruin of the national game over which he presided, and the succession of managers he appointed who showed no interest in planning for the future. Republic of Ireland vs USA, June 2018: Ireland's Declan Rice celebrates Graham Burke's goal. File photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Imagine Arsenal had taken the O’Neill approach when they learned in the summer that Manchester City were also trying to sign Rice. Imagine Mikel Arteta had thought, “Well, to be honest, with City he’ll make more money, win more trophies, he’ll work with Pep, play with Haaland … frankly, it’s a no-brainer. I can’t stand in his way on this. When City come calling and give you a chance, then obviously you’re going to take it.
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