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In a season that has seen Troy Parrott make his Premier League and Republic of Ireland senior debut, and Aaron Connolly announce himself on the scene with a brilliant brace against Tottenham, one could be forgiven for letting Norwich’s Adam Idah slip slightly from view. The 18-year-old had impressed with the Ireland Under-21s and made the first-team bench on a …

Two wins, six points, five goals, and a team back on track. Last week’s U21 internationals were a massive boost for Stephen Kenny’s side, after their first real taste of disappointment last month. Kenny’s kids made the trek to Armenia and came away with a crucial win despite going down to ten men before a stunning second half display against …

For the second times in two games, Ireland battled back from a goal down against Sweden to win 4-1, with Lee O’Connor, Adam Idah, Troy Parrott and Zach Elbouzedi finding the net in another impressive win for Stephen Kenny’s men. Coming into this game, Kenny had the beauty of welcoming a handful of key players, the likes of Parrott, Jayson …

Zach Elbouzedi’s second-half goal gave ten man Ireland a crucial victory away to Armenia to keep them top of their Euro 2021 qualification group. Despite missing a host of starters, including suspended captain Jayson Molumby and the duo of Lee O’Connor and Troy Parrott, who are both with the senior side, Kenny’s men dominated proceedings throughout the first half but …

West Ham United striker Anthony Scully has received his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of the upcoming European Qualifiers against Armenia and Sweden. Scully, who is the son of former Ireland B international and QPR winger Tony Scully, has been in tremendous form for The Hammers’ Under-23 side scoring 11 goals and providing six assists …

Stephen Kenny has named his Irish U21 squad ahead of their upcoming European Qualifiers against Armenia and Sweden. As expected, Tottenham striker Troy Parrott is not involved after Mick McCarthy confirmed that he would be in the senior squad for their games against New Zealand and Denmark. Aaron Connolly is also not involved for the same reasons while Liverpool’s Caoimhin …

Ireland’s Under-21s held Italy to a scoreless draw at Tallaght Stadium to keep their unbeaten start to their European qualifying campaign in tact. The first half was very evenly matched as the two sides struggled to get the upper hand, with a strike from Troy Parrott and a mini case of handbags between the teams the best of the opening …

Irish Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has explained that he feels Caoimhin Kelleher’s experience playing with his side was a massive help in preparing the goalkeeper for his first-team debut with Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last week. Kelleher was given the nod between the sticks against MK Dons for what was his first senior competitive appearance for the Reds and …

Stephen Kenny has named his Irish U21 squad ahead of the crucial upcoming European Qualifiers against Italy and Iceland. As expected, Brighton striker Aaron Connolly has been included in the squad despite calls for him to make the first team 24, while Tottenham’s Troy Parrott will get the chance to add to his three goals in the last two games …

Irish underage international Gavin Kilkenny continued his impressive start to the season with Bournemouth scoring a brilliant hat-trick for their U21 side in an 8-0 win in the second round of the Hampshire Senior Cup. Kilkenny burst onto the scene in pre-season for the Cherries, scoring against French giants Lyon, and made his first team debut in their victory over …

A brilliant Troy Parrott brace gave Ireland’s U21s a massive victory over Sweden to keep their 100% record in European qualifying alive. Kenny made three changes ahead of this clash with Friday night’s goalscorer Parrott dropping out of the side along with Norwich City’s Adam Idah and Bournemouth’s Gavin Kilkenny, with League of Ireland duo Dan Mandroiu and Zack Elbouzedi …

For Irish Under-21 midfielder Gavin Kilkenny, Friday night’s 1-0 victory over Armenia was another first in a season that has already been filled with many. Included in Stephen Kenny’s squad for the first time ever, Kilkenny was handed his first start as a stylish and free-flowing Irish side comfortably defeated their opponents to make it two wins from two in …

On Friday night, Ireland’s U21s picked up a 1-0 win over Armenia at Tallaght Stadium to keep their 100% record in European Qualifying alive. The scoreline may have been narrow but Stephen Kenny’s men impressed once again with their stylish, free-flowing and attacking brand of football in front of 3,500 fans in Tallaght. For Tottenham striker Troy Parrott, the game …

Ireland’s U21s defeated Armenia by 1-0 at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night as Spurs striker Troy Parrott’s goal gave Stephen Kenny’s side the win. The Boys in Green looked promising throughout and arguably could’ve won by a larger margin but had to settle for the narrow win as they look ahead to Sweden on Tuesday night. Here’s how we rated …

Last week, Stephen Kenny named an incredibly exciting U21 squad ahead of Ireland’s upcoming European Qualifiers against Armenia and Sweden. The 22-man panel contains some of the most promising names in Irish football with the selection bringing with it a renewed sense of excitement that the country could be seeing shades of a golden generation coming through. With Kenny in …

Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny has highlighted the qualities of Celtic’s new signing Lee O’Connor following the versatile defender’s move from Manchester United earlier this week. O’Connor left Old Trafford to join the Scottish Champions on a four-year-deal after frequently impressing at Manchester United’s underage sides but failing to break into the first team. The 19-year-old has also been a …

Ireland U21 goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has opened up on working under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in a year which has seen him become a Champions League winner with the club.  Kelleher was involved in the squad for their 2-0 victory over Spurs in Madrid in June and earned a winner’s medal in the process despite the 20-year-old still only being …

On Wednesday afternoon, Irish U21 manager Stephen Kenny named his 22-man squad ahead of their upcoming European Qualifiers against Armenia and Sweden. The exciting squad contained a handful of players well known to Kenny’s side including the likes of Dara O’Shea, Caoimhin Kelleher and captain Jayson Molumby as well as some new but familiar faces like Nathan Collins and Michael …