Ireland player ratings: Manning and Bazunu the best on show in green

Gavin Bazunu 

Not much he could have done about Wout Weghorst’s early goal. Made a number of stops but unconvincing technique when fortunately keeping Tijjani Reijnders’ shot out. 6  

Dara O’Shea 

Eyebrows raised when he started on the right rather than the middle of the back three. Defensively did OK but he was one of many who struggled to find team-mates with poor passing range. 5 

Nathan Collins 

Turned far too easily by Weghorst for the Dutch goal and was guilty of giving the ball away cheaply on more than one occasion. Poor performance from a player who has been in really good club form. 4 

Liam Scales 

Appeared uncertain how closely he should have been marking the rapid Xavi Simons. Remains on a steep learning curve at this level. Cleared to continue after a concussion check following a clash of heads with Simons. 5 

Matt Doherty 

Given the captain’s armband, the Wolves full-back made one notable dribble forward late in the first half. However, he was culpable of a couple of inexplicably poor passes too. 5 

Alan Browne 

Good early chance but sent it straight down the goalkeeper’s throat. That would prove Ireland’s only shot on target. The Preston midfielder battled out of possession but, like everyone in green around him, he was ineffective. 5 

Josh Cullen 

Produced one nice exchange of passes with Adam Idah midway through the second period only for the striker to be offside anyway. Beyond that, there was very little of note from his performance. 5 

Jason Knight 

Sloppy control and distribution allowed the Netherlands to break on a couple of occasions in the first half. Otherwise average. Substituted late on. 5 

Ryan Manning 

The Galwegian had more touches than any other Ireland player and