Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has revealed that he was satisfied with his side's draw for their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.
O'Neill's men will face Wales, Serbia, Austria - who were all seeded higher in the draw - in Group D along with Moldova and Georgia, leaving them with a tough challenge to finish in the top two to secure a place in the competition in Russia.
However, the 63-year-old has conceded that the draw could have been worse for his team
"I must admit, I was a wee bit concerned when Serbia came out after us," O'Neill told Sky Sports News. "I thought that would leave the top two teams pretty difficult.
"Austria are on a very good run at this moment, and obviously Wales have propelled themselves forward brilliantly recently.
"But overall, it's a draw we think is okay. It could have been worse, it could have been a lot better."
Ireland last qualified for the World Cup in 2002.
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