Seamus Coleman Impresses on International Outing
Everton captain Seamus Coleman made a strong impression on international duty, featuring for the Republic of Ireland in their 1-0 loss to Portugal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Coleman started the game and was on the pitch for 86 minutes, holding his own on the right against notable players like Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Pedro Neto.
"I love him, I loved working with him," said former Blues boss Roberto Martinez. "I think he was in that season, 2013, in my opinion, the best right back in the Premier League by a mile. To see him still at Everton, still being an important part of the club and then still being in the national camp, it’s very special.
This was Coleman's first international outing after over a year, earning praise from Portugal coach Roberto Martinez after the match.
Author's summary: Seamus Coleman impresses against Portugal.