More tough calls as O'Shea ponders changes for Switzerland encounter

It's been a whirlwind four weeks for John O'Shea since being named Ireland interim manager, however, the former Manchester United man appears to be unfazed by the entire process.

The Waterford native revealed that he has been sleeping well, even on the night before the first match, he has maintained a relaxed demeanour throughout, and he has enjoyed every minute of camp with the players and his backroom staff, including his managerial debut, as he watched his side match the world number four ranked side, Belgium.

However, O'Shea admitted that nine minutes into the game, Caoimhin Kelleher did make his heart skip a beat or two, as the goalkeeper decided to cut back inside Belgium striker Lois Openda as he chased down a backpass into the Ireland box.

"Oooh, that first one got me, I have to say. That first one got me," said O’Shea, speaking to the media following the game on Saturday night.

"As I mentioned [about the quality of the goalkeepers], seeing the lads in training, he just did leave it a bit too long, but fair play to him, he's in a confident mood."

Kelleher repaid the manager’s faith in his selection by keeping a clean sheet at Lansdowne Road, with a top class save late in the game denying Thomas Meunier what could have been a match-winning goal.

And while O’Shea was full of praise for Kelleher, he would not get drawn into the big question over the keeper’s future and whether he needs to move away from Liverpool to become a number one at another club.

"Look, he's doing okay for everyone at the minute. Let him focus on that in the summer.

"He's got a big end to the season, a big game potentially coming up for Ireland, we'll see on Tuesday, we'll see what team is selected, and then he's potentially got a big end to the