Heimir Hallgrimsson urges Ireland to cut out errors after defeat in Greece

Heimir Hallgrimsson has warned the Republic of Ireland they have to stop presenting gifts to their opponents if they are to qualify for major tournaments once again.

Three days after Nathan Collins’ error had handed Finland a lead in Helsinki, keeper Caoimhin Kelleher blundered in Athens to allow Greece to ease to a 2-0 Nations League B2 victory.

Ireland had rallied at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium after Tasos Bakasetas’ opener, but Hallgrimsson’s men were threatening to snatch a point when misfortune struck.

After a string of fine saves, Caoimhín Kelleher is tonight's Sky Player of the Match