Shay Given: 3 - I can only assume Shay's twin brother was in goal, and the real Shay is tied up in a shed in Donegal somewhere. If this is the performance level we can expect from Shay in the future, we need a new goalkeeper, and so do Aston Villa.
John O'Shea: 3 - Amongst our worst players. His primary defensive weapon seems to be pulling at peoples shirts these days. Distribution was equally awful. Never finished giving the ball away.
Richard Dunne: 5 - Not our worst player but failed to perform anywhere near even his normal levels, never mind Moscow.
Sean St Ledger: 6 - One of our best players. Defended well, passed the ball well for a centre back. Not personally for any opposition goals as far as I can remember, and even chipped in with one at the other end.
Stephen Ward: 2 - To blame for concession of several goals. Found out badly, and our worst player in my opinion.
Glenn Whelan: 4 - Whelan is a journeyman professional, not overly blessed with talent, but usually capable of passing the ball. But not so in the last 3 games. Right to complain about being outnumbered in midfield, but all the things that Andrews gets credit for were absent from his performance
Keith Andrews: 6 - Probably our best player. Battles manfully against all the odds, and comes away with a lot of credit for his efforts, even if he was attempting the impossible
Damien Duff: 6 - Even if the legs aren't what they were, he has the intelligence to add something to the mix. Remains to be seen if he will carry on but would be a big loss.
Aidean McGeady: 5 - Contemptible performance against Spain. Better last night, and probably unlucky to be subbed.
Kevin Doyle: 5 - Always puts in a honest shift, but Walters does the same job better.
Robbie Keane: 5 - Very difficult to rate. No service at all and asked to do a job he can't do v Spain.
Simon Cox: 5 - Taking a lot of heat, unfairly in my opinion. Doesn't decide what job the manager asks him to do. Not a great tournament, but far from the worst performer
Jon Walters: 6 - Added something every time he came one.
James McClean: 5 - Only a very brief cameo, but failed to live up to the hype
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