Top Irish player ratings from this weekend
It was another good week for Irish footballers as a number of players had top performances across various leagues.
Troy Parrott Sport News
European round-up: Bayer Leverkusen top Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen returned to the Bundesliga summit with a 3-0 win at Werder Bremen to ensure boss Xabi Alonso enjoyed a memorable 42nd birthday.
Evan Ferguson passed fit to face the Netherlands, Ogbene ruled out
Evan Ferguson have been passed fit to start for the Republic of Ireland against The Netherlands in Amsterdam on Saturday but Chiedozie Ogbene has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
Republic of Ireland recall Troy Parrott and Caoimhin Kelleher
Troy Parrott and Caoimhin Kelleher have returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for the matches with the Netherlands and New Zealand.
No Seamus Coleman included as Stephen Kenny names squad for Netherlands and New Zealand
Stephen Kenny has named a settled squad for the final Euro 2024 qualifier away to the Netherlands and friendly with New Zealand (Both live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
European wrap: Troy Parrott on target again for Excelsior
Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott scored his third goal of the season for Excelsior as the Rotterdam side lost 4-2 at home to PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Scales and Johnston included in Ireland squad
Celtic pair Liam Scales and Mikey Johnston have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad to play Greece and Gibraltar in Euro 2024 qualifiers this month.
Troy Parrott's loan move to Dutch club Excelsior showing signs of being 'wise' choice - Paul Corry
Troy Parrott's loan move to Excelsior is proving a "wise" decision as the Republic of Ireland striker continues to show signs of thriving in the Netherlands, according to Paul Corry.