Lee O’Connor admits Ireland’s U21s will have to break Icelandic resistance today to stay on track for a first ever European Championship finals. Ireland left Tallaght Stadium ruing some missed chances but can maintain daylight from the top seeds by winning in Reykjavik today. In order to challenge the Italians for top spot, nothing less than three points on the artificial surface today will suffice. O’Connor, who recently left Manchester United to join Celtic on a four-year contract, is confident of claiming victory. “The depth of disappointment in the dressing room from the Italy draw shows how far we’ve come as a team under Stephen.

Source: Irish Examiner October 15, 2019 04:30 UTC