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.
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