Sharpshooter O’Neill can fire Cork to glory

SINCE their All-Ireland semi-final success against Dublin, much of the debate surrounding the Cork U21 footballers’ final aspirations have focused on the fitness of captain Colm O’Neill.

The key attacker limped off near the end of the Dublin game with a hamstring injury, but, despite doubts over his condition, he has been selected at right corner-forward.

O’Neill’s inclusion is a notable aspect of the Cork starting side , but manager John Cleary has also made two changes in personnel. The suspension of centre-forward Shane McCarthy means Mark Collins comes in at no. 11, while in defence Liam Jennings replaces Rory Buckley at full-back.