Evan Ferguson has avoided fall-out over a Republic of Ireland humiliation.
The on-loan [Albion](https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/albion/) striker returns to AS Roma after two goals in as many game for his country.
The Republic were slammed after their 2-1 defeat away to Armenia which followed a scrambled 2-2 draw at home to Hungary.
Ferguson scored in each game and was praised for his work in testing Armenia.
The Irish Sun reported: “Super goal to give Ireland a chance and the Armenian backline found him a nuisance throughout the game.
“He always gives Ireland a chance, but even he needs service and he got very little of it.”
Ferguson is likely to have a new national team boss to impress before too long.
Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted his job is under threat after a defeat which left qualification hopes hanging by the finest of threads ahead of next month’s trip to Portugal.
Hallgrimsson is contracted until the end of the campaign, but a return of just a single point from two games does not augur well for his hopes of earning an extension.
Asked if people were entitled to question him, the Icelander told RTE: “Yes of course, that’s the job of the coach. If they are not producing, then of course it’s always under question and it’s understandable now.
“I’m not naive, that’s understandable now. After this performance, of course I will take the blame for this.”
Ferguson now turns attention to Roma’s game at home to Torino in Serie A on Sunday.