As much as Nathan Collins is proud of his family's international history, he's determined to debunk a few myths in his own career. The Stoke City regular will start Sunday's penultimate U-21 European Championship qualifier aware that only victory over Iceland will avoid their elimination from the qualification mix. Six points would send Ireland into a first major U-21 tournament next year. Whatever about the outside image, Collins has known nothing bar success in an Ireland jersey. Collins has clocked up eight appearances, including an ill-fated outing against Barnsley.

Source: Irish Independent November 13, 2020 02:39 UTC