Player ratings: Seamus Coleman and Adam Idah to the fore

Some of the enthusiasm that greeted Ireland's encouraging draw with Belgium curdled as the Swiss inflicted a 1-0 defeat on the hosts on Tuesday.

Here are the player ratings after what may be John O'Shea's final game as Ireland manager - for the time being.

Gavin Bazunu 5

An evening which hardly helped his cause in the tussle for the No. 1 jersey. Positioning was naturally questioned after being beaten by Xherdan Shaqiri's low free-kick to his right hand side. Would certainly have been culpable had Granit Xhaka's shot from distance crept inside the post following a poor clearance.

Perhaps spooked by Caoimhin Kelleher being handled the jersey for Saturday's game? Probably has been leap-frogged in the pecking order, though who knows what view the incoming manager will take (he could be the same as the interim manager).

Seamus Coleman 7

Had relatively little joy in attack in the first half, where he kept being caught offside when trying to exploit the Swiss high defensive line.

Was a confident and reassuring presence when asked to shift into the back three after Matt Doherty's introduction for Omobamidele.

Frustrating moment at the end, when he danced elegantly past a dangerous Swiss press but then sprayed a crossfield ball over the head of Ferguson.

Was booked for what was - in old money - a pretty flawless slide tackle in the final five minutes.
Unfortunately, the linesman standing near was impressed by the power of the Swiss player's injured yelp.

Andrew Omobamidele 6

Looked a threat on set-pieces, even if he and Ferguson had the misfortune to head the same ball at one point.

Was outmuscled in a battle for possession after being caught in the wrong position for a Swiss ball over the top. Led to a dangerous situation.

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