Breaking: Martin O’Neill extends his contract with Ireland

Martin O'Neill has extended his contract as Republic of Ireland manager.

The 64 year old, who has been in charge of the team since November 2013, has signed a two year extension, taking him through to the completion of the 2018 World Cup campaign. https://twitter.com/FAIreland/status/740216259774689280 Roy Keane will continue as assistant manager and Steve Guppy, Seamus McDonagh and Steve Walford will remain part of the coaching staff. O'Neill said he was "delighted" to secure the extension. "I am delighted that John Delaney and the FAI Board have extended our contracts for the World Cup campaign," said O’Neill.

“It has been an absolute privilege to have been in charge of the Republic of Ireland national team, these last 30 months, and we go to France tomorrow in good spirits, with a strong desire to do well in the next few weeks.

“The players have done brilliantly in the campaign so far and they are ready for the big challenges ahead.”