Farrell believes strength in depth will be key to Ireland's World Cup hopesEd Elliot, PA, DublinAndy Farrell insists squad depth will be key to Ireland achieving their dream of World Cup glory after handing opportunities to a number of fringe players for Saturday’s warm-up clash with Italy. “He has been excellent but how that transfers into a performance is different,” Farrell said of Crowley. “He’s been all systems go, right from the start,” the Englishman said of his 38-year-old skipper’s performances in training. If there was a game two or three weeks ago, he was able to play, no doubt. “Obviously he’s disappointed not to be able to play in these games but he’s in great form.”

Source: Irish Independent August 03, 2023 19:59 UTC