Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford sees Aaron Connolly as a 'striker' ahead of Israel clash
Jim Crawford will today attempt to go where no Irish manager has gone before.
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Aaron Connolly the only senior on U21s' radar, insists Crawford
Jim Crawford says it was never a possibility that any of Stephen Kenny's senior Republic of Ireland internationals would follow Aaron Connolly back to the Under-21s for Friday's European Championships play-off against Israel in Tallaght.
High-flying Evan Ferguson eager for Israel showdown
Republic of Ireland under-21 international Evan Ferguson believes that his side's European Championship play-off against Israel has fallen at just the right time with the Irish squad at full strength and bang in form.
Connolly keen to prove he doesn't take playing for Ireland for granted
Aaron Connolly says he is determined to help the Republic of Ireland Under-21s make history and prove he has the hunger to produce the goods in a green jersey.
Tyreik Wright knows what he wants for both club and country
After finding the net for his club Bradford City, Tyreik Wright is now hoping to make a bit of history with the Republic of Ireland as they seek a place in the European Championships for the first time.
Fluctuating form adds intrigue to Irish forward options
When the full-time whistle blew after Ireland's 3-0 win over Scotland in June, there was a sense that an exciting strike partnership was brewing between Troy Parrott and Michael Obafemi.
Aaron Connolly call-up for Under-21s a 'risky' move - Gary Rogers
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad that has put itself on the brink of making history has been a largely settled one during the current European Championship campaign.