Reading striker Noel Hunt has staked a claim that he actually got the last touch for Ireland’s equaliser in last night’s 1-1 draw with Italy in Bari. At the time, Robbie Keane was credited with the goal and there seemed little doubt over it – even though Keane and Hunt were both very close to connecting with the ball in the Italian box.

Reports suggest that Hunt has taken the issue up with the FAI although his celebrations immediately after the goal gave little hint that he thought he had scored the goal.