Connacht’s Eoghan Masterson is the perfect endorsement of a player who is reaping the rewards for his indefatigable determination to play for Ireland.

CORK CITY manager Pat Dolan yesterday suggested referees should do more to protect young players in the League from more experienced and worldly-wise opponents.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has named a squad of 20 players for a pre-World Cup U20 finals tournament in Abu Dhabi from January 20 to January 24 next.