Adam Idah believes he can ‘make a difference’ after late equaliser

Adam Idah is hoping he has persuaded Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson he has a major role to play in World Cup qualification after coming off the bench to avert an early disaster.

Ireland were within minutes of launching their Group F campaign with a damaging 2-1 home defeat by 10-man Hungary on Saturday evening when substitute Idah headed them level to snatch a point.

Hallgrimsson’s men had been trailing 2-0 after just 15 minutes at the Aviva Stadium, but headed for Armenia on Sunday in positive mood and with their saviour having staked his claim for a start in Yerevan.

Four pictures. A thousand emotions