O'Shea proud of how team-mates handled Israel games

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea said he is "proud" of how he and his team-mates came through a trying October international window.

During a four-game Nations League schedule, Heimir Hallgrimsson's side lost away to Kosovo and drew at home to Austria - who they are preparing to face in return fixtures - but it was two games against Israel which tested their resolve.

O'Shea stepped in as captain in the absence of injured skipper Nathan Collins and the 27-year-old acknowledged it "was a tough situation to be in" as they faced Israel in two games on neutral territory.

The first of those resulted in a 3-0 victory for the Irish in Hungary, a game that looked in doubt the previous day when training was delayed as players took a…