"Robbie's goal was possibly the cheekiest you'll ever see, the sort of thing Jimmy Greaves would have done.
"It's been a very difficult week for Robbie so I'm sure he'll remember that goal for a long time and keep the memory of it for his dad.
"Football can be a release from something like that and what he's done for the Republic of Ireland and us this week shows what a strong character he is.
"It was a unique goal. You've got to feel for their keeper but it was a bit of good thinking by Robbie.
"He's tried it a few times. He persisted and it came off - I'm delighted for him."
BIRMINGHAM MATCH REPORT