We are looking for massive redemption, says Colin English

Colin English has been something of a late convert to hurling. Football was foremost among his priorities for much of his teens, yet now the former minor star is one hour away from captaining Tipperary to a first All-Ireland U21 hurling crown in eight years.

Three years ago, Tipperary reached the All-Ireland minor hurling final. English, a product of the Fr Sheehy’s club in South Tipperary football heartland, wasn’t part of the team or, indeed, the match-day 26. Instead, he’d appear at Croke Park two weeks later, half-forward on the minor football side well beaten by Kerry in the decider.