The Ireland A team will be managed by Connacht coach Michael Bradley.

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With Connacht 20-3 down at half-time, a massive home win looked on the cards but Michael Bradley's side came out fired-up after the break.

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Midfielder Michael Bradley, giving his usual fearless and indefatigable effort, delivered a deft pass on the left side to Fabian Johnson, one of Klinsmann's German transplants, who sent the ball into the middle of the penalty area to Jozy Altidore.

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