'We've had closure' - O'Shea ready to park Czech loss

""We've had closure, now we have to look forward to the next game, we can't keep dwelling on that because nothing can change. What's done is done," he said."

""We're professionals so you have to move onto the next game and it's really important everything we have created now and the confidence we have to go out tomorrow with a solid performance we're proud of and continue our run.""

""We're building towards Euro 2028 now and it's important that we keep going in the right direction I feel like we have been and keep pushing on.""

""[He is an] Interesting player in so many ways, a late bloomer, his route to where he is today is unique and we thought it was a good time to call him in," said Hallgrimsson of the Dublin-born 26-year-old."

Dara O'Shea expressed that the Republic of Ireland squad has found closure after their penalty shootout loss to the Czech Republic, which ended their World Cup hopes. The team is now preparing for a friendly against North Macedonia and is encouraged to focus on future goals, particularly Euro 2028. Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson confirmed injuries affecting the squad, including Robbie Brady, while welcoming new players like Millenic Alli for evaluation and potential inclusion in future matches.

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