Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has expressed his shock after an attack on Tega Agberhiere left the Ireland U17 international with serious facial injuries. Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has expressed his shock after an attack on Tega Agberhiere left the Ireland U17 international with serious facial injuries. 'I was shocked to hear what happened' - Mick McCarthy reacts to attack on Ireland U17 internationalAgberhiere and two friends were attacked with a corrosive substance in Waterford last Thursday night, with the Ireland underage prospect currently recovering in hospital after suffering burns to his face and eyes. Ireland manager Mick McCarthy wished Agberhiere all the best in his recovery following the shocking incident. Ireland U17 manager Colin O'Brien said that the attack was 'very upsetting'.

Source: Irish Independent April 30, 2019 17:15 UTC