The job

summer was a dream come true and he added: “I’ve waited my whole career to play for Ireland.”

But O’neill has left Williams wondering what the future holds after delivering a blunt assessment of the ex-sporting Fingal and Drogheda United man.

“I’d love if he had a bit more pace,” said the Ireland boss. “He’s a nice player, when he’s on song. We’ve got some players who might be in front of him. I just can’t hand out things (caps) to people.”