ROOKIE midfielder Jack Rodwell became Everton’s youngest goalscorer in European competition with two spectacular long-range goals in their emphatic Europa League play-off first-leg victory over Sigma Olomouc at Goodison Park.

AN OUTSTANDING defensive display from Rangers in Belgrade carried Walter Smith’s side into the group stages of the Champions League.

THE Republic of Ireland made history yesterday as they claimed their first ever tournament title at U-21 level winning the Madeira International Tournament after a dramatic 4-0 victory over Madeira on the final day.

Madeira selection 0, Republic of Ireland 4

Republic of Ireland 1 Italy 0