Collins leaves fans wanting more as grueling Nations League window serves its purpose

After four games in ten days everyone should have had their fill of international football, however, when Nathan Collins scores a goal like that, it just leaves you wanting more.

A goal that will be watched over and over, and will certainly be remembered as one of the great Ireland international goals, such was the quality of the opener in Lodz on Tuesday night as Ireland played out an entertaining 1-1 draw with Ukraine.

Emerging as one of Ireland's brightest prospects over the last few years, coming through the ranks at Stoke City and impressing at underage level for his country, Collins made the move to the Premier League, bided his time waiting patiently for his opportunity at Burnley, then took his chance to show that he was already comfortable at that level.

And it showed throughout the international window as he slotted into that back three, playing with confidence and composure, reading the game well and always looking for an angle to attack.

In the 31st minute of the Nations League encounter in Lodz, that opportunity presented itself, and once Collins set off to intercept, there was a feeling inside the stadium that something special was about to happen.

Ukraine 0-1 Ireland - Nathan Collins puts the visitors in front with a sensational individual goal having delivered a 'masterclass' of defending in the first half hour #rtesoccer #UKRvIRL