Arsenal’s defensive ranks could be boosted by the return of Carl Jenkinson for this weekend’s north London derby against Tottenham.

INTERNATIONAL RULES: Ireland 40 (1-8-10) Australia 47 (0-14-5)

IT’S 30 years since the famed halls at Highbury resounded so unmistakably to the tones of the Irish.

DON GIVENS is hoping some of the Arsenal magic will rub off on his Republic of Ireland U-21 squad after naming Highbury youth coach Neil Banfield as his assistant.

Don Givens is hoping some of the Arsenal magic will rub off on his Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad after naming Highbury youth coach Neil Banfield as his assistant.