25 of the most iconic images from Ireland's Italia 90 journey

Gary Lineker celebrates after putting England in front against Ireland.

Republic of Ireland v. England in Stadio Sant'Elia, Cagliari. The result was England 1 (goal by Gary Linekar) - Republic of Ireland 1 (goal by Kevin Sheedy). 11/06/1990. INDO PIC (Part of the NPA and Independent Newspapers) Soccer

Peter Shilton tries in vain to stop Kevin Sheedy's left-footed shot hitting the net.

June 1990; England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is beaten by the Republic of Ireland's Kevin Sheedy. Republic of Ireland v England, World Cup Finals, Cagliari, Italy. Soccer. Picture credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Jack Charlton and England manager Bobby Robson share a smile following their 1-1 draw.

June 1990; England manager Bobby Robson, right, shakes hands with Republic of ireland manager Jack Charlton after the game. Republic of Ireland v England, World Cup Finals, Caglairi, Italy. Soccer. Picture credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Ireland line-up ahead of their clash with the Egyptians in Genoa.

June 1990. The Republic of Ireland team from left, captain Mick McCarthy, packie Bonner, Ray Houghton, Steve Staunton, Andy Townsend, Paul McGrath, Chris Morris, John Aldridge, Tony Cascarino, Kevin Sheedy and Kevin Moran. World Cup 1st round, Rep of Ireland v Egypt, Genoa, Italy. Soccer. Picture credit; Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE

Ireland had a very frustrating time of it against the Egyptians.

Republic of Ireland v Egypt in the Stadio Della Favorita, Palermo. The score was Republic of Ireland 0 - Egypt 0. 17/6/1990 (Part of the NPA and Independent Newspapers)

Niall Quinn scores the equalising goal despite the attentions of Holland's goalkeeper Van Breukelen that saw Ireland qualify from the group stages

21 June 1990; Niall Quinn, Ireland, scores the equalising goal despite the attentions of Holland's goalkeeper Van Breukelen. Republic of Ireland v Holland, World Cup Finals, Group Match, Palermo, Italy. Soccer. Picture credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Ireland players celebrate Niall Quinn's goal

Jack Charlton salutes the crowd after the draw against the Netherlands

21 June 1990; Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton celebrates after his side qualified for the quarter finals. World Cup Finals 1990, Republic of Ireland v Netherlands, Stadio La Favoritam Palermo, Italy. Picture credit: Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

The referee blows his whistle at the end of extra-time forcing Ireland's last 16 game with Romania to end with penalties.

Republic of Ireland v Romania, Stadio Luigi Farraris, World Cup, Italia 90. Packie Bonner, penalty. The score was Republic of Ireland 0 - Romania 0, 5-4 penalties. A Bonner save from Daniel Timofte in the shootout sent the Irish team through to the quarter-final. 25/6/1990 INDO PIC (Part of the NPA and Independent Newspapers) Soccer

Packie Bonner keeps out Daniel Timofte's penalty

25 June 1990; Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner saves Romania's Daniel Timofte's shot during the penalty shoot-out. 1990 FIFA World Cup, Second Round, Republic of Ireland v Romania, Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy. Picture credit; Ray McManus / SPORTSFILE

Packie Bonner celebrates after saving the crucial penalty against Romania

1990; Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Packie Bonner celebrates after a saving the penalty in the penalty shoot out against Romania that put Ireland through to the quarter finals. Republic of Ireland v Romania, World Cup, Italy, Soccer. Picture credit; Ray McManus/SPORTSFILE

Irish and Italian players look on as Toto Schillaci hits the net in Italy's 1-0 victory in Rome.

Republic of Ireland v Italy, Stadio Olimpico, Rome in the World Cup Italia 90. The score was Italy 1 (Schillaci 38') - Republic of Ireland 0. 30/6/1990 INDO PIC 1990's NPA/Independent Collection