Andy Lyons' trajectory a template for Neil Farrugia progression - Paul Corry and Conan Byrne's analysis

After seeing his Shamrock Rovers side overcome Bohemians in their derby clash last Friday night, Stephen Bradley was keen to praise the input of wide player Neil Farrugia.

The 23-year-old played a key role in the Hoops' opening goal at Dalymount Park, recycling possession before being at the end of the move to score his first goal of the season.

And speaking afterwards, Bradley described the former UCD player as "unplayable" before suggesting that "he has the potential to play for Ireland" one day should he continue his development.

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was at Dalymount to take in that performance and is certainly well aware of Farrugia's talents having included him on his standby list for last November's friendly matches and also capped him at under-21 level in March 2019.

But how close is he to making the next step in his development and contributing in the final third more consistently?

Speaking on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast this week, former League of Ireland midfielders Conan Byrne and Paul Corry agreed that Farrugia has the potential to kick on.

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Conan Byrne and Paul Corry joined Raf Diallo and James McMahon on this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast. Watch this week's episode above.

"He's really, really talented. Injuries have stopped him from probably going to the next level in terms of perhaps getting an international cap while playing in this country," said Byrne.

"That's what I'd like to see, still playing at Shamrock Rovers and getting his cap at Ireland."

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