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​Premier League stars on point in Ireland victory over Uruguay

Republic of Ireland's Premier League stars shone during their victory over Uruguay at the Aviva Stadium.

Martin O'Neil's side warmed up for the crucial World Cup qualifiers against Austria in perfect fashion by claiming a convincing 3-1 win over the South American giants in Dublin on Sunday night.

Stoke City star Jonathan Walters handed Ireland the lead in the first-half before Derby County's Cyrus Christie and West Bromwich Albion's James McClean sealed the victory for Ireland.



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