The Republic of Ireland's stalemate against England will not live long in the memory, but Martin O'Neill was happy with the workout.
Martin O'Neill says the Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw against England was "exactly what we needed" ahead of a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Scotland.
There were few chances of note in a forgettable game at the Aviva Stadium and neither side was able to make the breakthrough in Dublin.
Ireland has a more important fixture on the horizon as it welcomes Scotland in a crucial Group D fixture on Saturday, with Gordon Strachan's men one place and two points better off in third.