Seamus Coleman impresses on international outing against Portugal | OneFootball

Everton captain Seamus Coleman made a strong impression on international duty, featuring for the Republic of Ireland in their 1-0 loss to Portugal in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers at José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon.

Coleman started the game and was on the pitch for 86 minutes. The 37-year-old held his own on the right against the likes of Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, and Pedro Neto.

It was his first international outing after over a year and he even earned praise from Portugal coach Roberto Martinez after the match. “I love him, I loved working with him,” said the former Blues boss.

“I think he was in that season, 2013, in my opinion, the best right back in the Premier League by a mile. To see him still at Everton, still being an important part of the club and then still being in the national camp, it’s very special.”

Coleman has barely played for Everton this season, featuring for just two minutes in the Premier League. Coleman’s compatriot Jake O’Brien has started at right-back instead, but he was deployed at his usual slot at centre-back against Portugal.

Coleman’s performance against Portugal might’ve given David Moyes something to think about. The right-back slot is a position Everton have suffered in during games and O’Brien has sometimes looked out of sorts in that role.