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08th Oct 2015

Ireland’s Shane Long stuns the world champions (Video)

Tom Victor

Ireland were 6/1 outsiders for their home match against Germany, but Shane Long’s strike shocked the World Champions.

Latching on to a clearance from substitute goalkeeper Darren Randolph, the Southampton striker ran through on goal to beat Manuel Neuer and give his country a surprise lead with just 20 minutes remaining.

Ireland held on for a win, a result that put Martin O’Neill’s side in pole position to join Germany at Euro 2016, with Poland drawing 2-2 with Scotland at Hampden Park.

With one game remaining, victory away to Poland would ensure they make it to the European Championships in France, while they are guaranteed at least a play-off place.