The pace of either Chiedozie Ogbene and Michael Obafemi could be a potent asset for Ireland in the upcoming international window - but Evan Ferguson has already established himself as the leading attacking option, according to former Irish striker Stephen Elliott.The 18-year old Ferguson has yet to make a senior competitive appearance for Republic of Ireland, but has rapidly emerged as the most exciting Irish prospect in years, with seven goals for Brighton since New Year's Eve, with a brace arriving in their quarter-final demolition of Grimsby Town last Sunday.For Elliott, the question is no longer whether Ferguson plays against Latvia and France, but who Stephen Kenny opts to partner alongside him."It depends on what Stephen's thinking but whoever he goes with, definitely Ferguson is the number one choice," Elliott said on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast."He looks like he's been around for years and years, the way he plays.
He got a couple of great goals in the FA Cup at the weekend. It's the composure he shows for someone so young."It's exciting to have someone so talented and doing so well in the top league."Everyone keeps saying you shouldn't get too carried away.
But it's very hard not to after what we've experienced in the front areas in the last seven years since Robbie Keane retired."Among Ireland's other striking options, Adam Idah had been ruled out by Norwich City manager David Wagner but has subsequently joined the squad in an effort to prove his fitness before the French tie, while Troy Parrott is back playing after a prolonged period out with injury.However, Elliott sees Obafemi, so impressive against Scotland in last summer's 3-0 Nations Cup win, or Ogbene as the best foil for Ferguson."Ogbene's done quite well at