The Republic of Ireland signed off on 2014 with an impressive 4-1 win over the USA at the Aviva.
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Two goals from Robbie Brady and one each for Anthony Pilkington and James McClean secured an encouraging win for a largely second string side.
Hull wide man Brady was happy to put what turned out to be a successful shift at left back.
Of the other Group D teams in action last night, Scotland fell to a 3-1 defeat to England at Celtic Park,
Poland were held to a 2-all draw by Switzerland while Germany scored late to grab a 1-0 win in Spain.
