Ireland U-21 team boss Jim Crawford has warned the cohort of underage internationals who are refusing, or delaying, the Covid-19 vaccine that they are putting their international careers in danger. Crawford, Stephen Kenny’s successor as U-21 coach, has enjoyed a bright start to the qualifiers for Euro 2023, with four points from two away games last month. Preparations for next Friday’s qualifier at home to Luxembourg are smooth enough, but the build-up to the subsequent game, away to Montenegro, is utterly chaotic due to Covid. Our doctor has had numerous meetings with the players about getting the jab and it’s really up to them,” he added. He says he has faith in the talent from the league, if he does indeed need to travel with a League of Ireland squad, though he has made changes to his panel by choice.

Source: Irish Independent October 02, 2021 01:30 UTC