Martin O'Neill told his Republic of Ireland side to prepare for sterner tests in key European Championship qualifiers after they rounded off 2014 with a comfortable 4-1 friendly win at home to the United States. Goals from Anthony Pilkington, Robbie Brady (two) and James McClean helped Ireland see off Jurgen Klinsmann's side at Dublin's Lansdowne Road on Tuesday, despite the Irish fielding a second-string side. None of the 11 that started in last Friday's 1-0 Group D qualifying defeat by Scotland at Glasgow's Celtic Park kicked-off against the United States, but those who got their chance grabbed it. More...