Scales barely put a foot wrong throughout the 90 minutes as he relished earning just his sixth international cap. Speaking after the match, the Hoops centre-back reflected on the special moment and explained how getting on the scoresheet for Ireland had always been a personal goal. I think in the last 10 or 15 games, I’ve more than I had in the previous two seasons already. On Ireland ending a three-game losing streak, Scales added: "I think it will give us confidence, and I think that's been missing. "We want to make a habit of winning tough games away from home, winning games at the Aviva.

Source: The Herald October 11, 2024 20:58 UTC