As a child protection measure, the FAI are planning to introduce an identity card which will be compulsory for every coach in the country to have by 2020.

Cork City U19 manager Stephen Bermingham says his players are relishing the opportunity to test themselves against Italian giants AS Roma in the Uefa Youth League at Turner’s Cross tonight (kick-off 7pm).

Cork City U19 manager Stephen Bermingham is confident the Rebel Army young guns can claim victory as they become the first Irish side to compete in the Uefa Youth League.