Richard Dunne reckons the time is right to fast-track Troy Parrott into the senior international set-up after the 17-year-old striker took another major step forward by setting up a goal on his debut for Spurs, as they beat Juventus 3-2 in a friendly on Sunday.

LITTLE PARROT illustrated by Katie Saunders (Caterpillar E7.10 HB) is a colourful, sturdy touch-and-feel board book.

KATIE WALSH enjoyed her first success over flights when guiding Parrot Cay, trained by her father, Ted, to win the Cashel Maiden Hurdle in very testing conditions at Thurles yesterday.

Ronnie O’Sullivan’s former coach Del Hill has leapt to the defence of The Rocket after his tip controversy rocked the 888.com World Championships and insisted: “He is no cheat.”

Former world champion John Parrott advanced to the third round of the British Open in Telford today by beating Joe Perry 5-1.