Players earned right to savour this disciplined victory but Hungary are unlikely to set up as badly as Portugal did

Ireland's Troy Parrott, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group F qualifier win over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland’s Troy Parrott, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup Group F qualifier win over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

This Ireland squad kept telling us they had a big result in them. Now we can believe it.

Our World Cup dream is still alive. All good things come to those who wait and all of that.