And former Hoops boss Lennon revealed he tried to persuade Johnston to dump the Scots, along with his then-Parkhead coach Damien Duff, the ex-Chelsea and Ireland ace. Lennon said: "Damien and I were pestering Mikey for months and months; saying ‘don’t play for Scotland, play for Ireland.' READ MORE: Celtic away kit 'leaked' as black & green hooped shirt emerges"I didn’t actually know until I watched the France game that he had joined up with Ireland. "From what I gather, his form in Portugal has been good and it’s been great to see him get senior caps. "A plethora of injury problems curtailed him, but if Mikey can stay fit, he would be a real bonus for Ireland.

Source: The Herald April 18, 2023 12:16 UTC