Player Ratings: Troy Parrott soars as super sub against Lithuania

A late stoppage time goal from Troy Parrott earned the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 friendly victory over Lithuania at the Aviva Stadium. Here's how we rated the players...

Caoimhin Kelleher – 6

Didn't have a shot to save on a night when he was as much a spectator as the near-35,000 crowd. Punched one corner kick away from danger towards the end of the first half but, other than that, had to maintain concentration and communication with his defence. Also dealt admirably with a pitch invader who sprinted his way and posed for a selfie.

Nathan Collins – 6

Started on the right side of the back three and was the one who seemed to be given most licence to break forward and try and disrupt the defensive shape which the visitors slotted into from the off. An indication of this was when the Burnley man was caught offside on one occasion in the first half when he made a run off the last man. That same threat didn’t seem to be there after the break.

John Egan (c) – 5

If you are being really picky about the Sheffield United man’s display, it was that there were a couple of occasions when he was given calls to control balls coming at him in the air but chose to head away. Didn’t have to be anywhere near as aggressive with his interceptions as he was against Belgium. Had a late header comfortably saved.

Dara O’Shea – 5

A welcome return for the West Brom defender following his ankle injury. Had been making the right-sided spot his own in the back three and now finds himself down the pecking order slightly. Not tested defensively and was replaced just after the hour as Ireland changed personnel to try and find a different way to make the breakthrough.

Matt Doherty – 6

Drifted inside from the right and also went down the outside to try and mix up