Seamus Coleman watched on as Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dream came to an end with a thumping 5-1 defeat against Denmark in Dublin.
Ireland, who were missing skipper Coleman and his Everton teammate James McCarthy through injury, were looking to book their place at next summer’s tournament in Russia after holding Åge Hareide’s side to a goalless draw in the first leg of their qualifier on Saturday.
However, after taking an early lead through former Toffees defender Shane Duffy, Martin O’Neill’s men suffered a devastating collapse.
Middlesbrough defender Cyrus Christie’s own goal levelled the scores on the half-hour mark, before Christian Eriksen brilliantly fired the Danes in front.