In the absence of Robbie Keane, Killybegs Seamus Coleman had the honour of captaining the Republic of Ireland in last nights qualifier in Germany.
The squad are back in training in Malahide this afternoon after the 3-nil defeat in Cologne.
Goals from Sami Khedira, Andre Schürrle and Mesut Özil helped Germany to confirm their place at next year’s World Cup in Brazil. S weden’s 2-1 win over Austria meant that they secured the play-off place.
Coleman said the team was chasing the game after Germany’s lucky opening goal.
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