U20 All-Ireland win 'a stepping stone' for Cork hurling, says manager Pat Ryan

'There’s a lot of good players there now who’ll come out of the U20 group and we’ll be asking them to go back to their clubs and show that form'

Cork manager Pat Ryan celebrates at the final whistle. Picture: INPHO/Ken Sutton

Cork U20 manager Pat Ryan acknowledged that a first All-Ireland title in 16 years - and first at the U20 grade in 23 years - was a boost for Cork hurling, but he was also keen to focus on his side’s achievement on Saturday night in Nowlan Park.

“You could say that (boost for Cork hurling), but what we’re delighted with is that the lads have been great for us.