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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Seamus Coleman urges team-mates to handle pressure of playing for Ireland

Seamus Coleman played 86 minutes against Portugal on his 37th birthday (Zed Jameson/PA) - (PA Wire)

Seamus Coleman has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to relish the “heavy jersey” they pull on when they get the chance to represent their country.

The Everton defender spent his 37th birthday on Saturday helping to keep Cristiano Ronaldo and company largely at bay until Ruben Neves snatched an injury-time winner for Portugal in their World Cup qualifier in Lisbon.

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