Winning a national title 'vital' for Cork's older players, says Alan Browne

Blackrock man Browne was goalscorer for Cork when they last claimed National League crown in 1998

Corks's Patrick Horgan scoring a free against Kilkenny in last Saturday's Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Semi-Final match at Páirc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Former Cork captain Alan Browne has stressed how essential it is for the county to win Saturday’s Division 1 final.

A goalscorer for Cork when they last claimed National League glory in 1998 against Waterford, the Blackrock man recognises there is symmetry between Kieran Kingston’s side and the one that claimed an All-Ireland title the following season.