Éamonn Fitzmaurice urges Kerry U21 players to step up

Éamonn Fitzmaurice has thrown down the gauntlet to Jack O’Connor’s U21 squad by claiming the time is fast approaching when these players must step up to senior level.

The Kerry U21s throttled Tipperary in last weekend’s McGrath Cup opener and while a more experienced panel has been assembled for Sunday’s trip to Mallow, the Kerry manager will be taking another look at the mainstays from O’Connor’s panel during the early rounds of the league.

Fitzmaurice is also hopeful an extended run for the county in this year’s U21 championship will ensure these younger players are ready for senior action come summer.