Alan Browne aiming to keep hold of man-marking duties 

The Corkman was first blooded by Martin O’Neill and promoted by Mick McCarthy towards the end of his brief spell

Republic of Ireland's Alan Browne celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Nations League match at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Photo credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Twenty-two caps dispersed sporadically over five years is not the international career Alan Browne envisaged yet corralling a world-class player could represent his rite of passage.

The Corkman was first blooded by Martin O’Neill, promoted by Mick McCarthy towards the end of his brief spell and has filled various cavities for Stephen Kenny.