Seamus Coleman: John O'Shea an impressive figure around Ireland camp

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says the squad are desperate to do well in their upcoming friendlies against Hungary and Portugal so as to to enhance the chances of interim boss John O'Shea getting the job on a full-time basis.

After this international window comes the start of the Nations League campaign for Ireland. The FAI have promised that a full-time appointment will be made by the time England come to the Aviva Stadium on 7 September.

Speaking ahead of Tuesday's clash with Hungary at the Aviva Stadium, O'Shea is hoping to have a chat with the FAI following this friendly window.

"Let's hope so," said O’Shea, when asked whether he would expect some clarity after next week's game with Portugal.

"I think everyone, including myself, the staff the players, everyone would like clarity on it."

FAI director of football Marc Canham has been around the squad this week, however, O’Shea revealed that the only conversation topics were the upcoming games.

Seamus Coleman says the Republic of Ireland players are desperate to do well to enhance John O'Shea's chances of getting the head coach's job on a permanent basis #RTEsoccer pic.twitter.com/okbh2spVdW

"Marc was in and around it for a couple of days. It’s straightforward, the conversations have been about preparation and about the game. We’ll have conversations afterwards with anyone I expect I need to."

For Coleman, who played alongside O'Shea in the green of Ireland, the dynamic is different now, but the Everton player has been impressed with what the Waterford man has offered so far in his role as interim boss.

"He's been great and that's what he is to me now, my manager, my boss," said Coleman, when speaking to RTÉ Sport's Dave Kelly.

"That separation was made very quickly.