Win over Switzerland earns bronze for youths

THE Irish Youth squad recorded a 4-2 victory over Switzerland to win bronze at the European Olympics in Italy yesterday.

A brace from Adam Rooney and further strikes from James O’Sullivan and Aidan Downes ensured the boys in green finished in a podium position in Lignano.

Irish boss Noel O’Reilly, who was coach to the 2001 European Olympic gold medal-winning squad managed by Brian Kerr, managed squad, said they were thrilled.