Russia in Moscow - and had to put in the performance of a lifetime to take home even a point with the visitors failing to create a single chance.
Dunne pulled off a ridiculous goal-line clearance after half and hour and numerous blocks and tackles followed in what Paul McGrath described as the the best performance ever from an Irish central defender including his own against Italy at the 1994 World Cup.He tweeted at the time: "Richard Dunne congratulations.
The best performance I have seen from any Irish centre-half and that includes myself."The point went on to be an important one with Ireland going on to secure a place at Euro 2012 with a 5–1 aggregate play-off win over Estonia.
Speaking to Daily Star Sport in his role as a Bet365 ambassador 11 years later, Dunne says: "That was the best match I played in my career. Who put in the best individual performance you can remember?
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