Kevin Sheedy

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Rating

#13

Editorial rank of 33 for Ireland

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Known for a European trophy plus two English league titles and the first World Cup goal in the country's history, which outranks every listed left-sided midfielder except Duff. Biggest achievements: European Cup Winners' Cup 1985 with Everton, scoring in the run; First Division 1985 and 1987; FA Cup 1984; 45 caps; scored Ireland's first ever World Cup finals goal, against England in 1990.

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Around Sheedy in the almanac

One rank above: Steve Heighway at #12.

One rank below: Richard Dunne at #14.

Ireland's editorial top five: Roy Keane · Liam Brady · Johnny Carey · Paul McGrath · Denis Irwin.