Neil
20/06/2001, 4:59 PM
The Republic of Ireland have risen five places to 22nd in the FIFA World Rankings released today.
Ireland’s steady climb is due largely to their recent World Cup 1-1 draw with Portugal at Lansdowne Road and their workmanlike 2-0 victory away to Estonia.
The Republic were ranked 57th in November 1998 and today’s position is their highest since McCarthy took charge in 1996.
Ireland’s steady climb is due largely to their recent World Cup 1-1 draw with Portugal at Lansdowne Road and their workmanlike 2-0 victory away to Estonia.
The Republic were ranked 57th in November 1998 and today’s position is their highest since McCarthy took charge in 1996.