McGeady ready to lift U21s

HAVING played in Ireland’s last two senior games under Brian Kerr, Celtic’s Aiden McGeady insists he is ready to push as hard for the Ireland U21s when they take on Israel in a make or break European Championship game on Friday.

The last time Ireland played against Portugal at Lansdowne Road in early February the young Glasgow man replaced Roy Keane after 82 minutes to earn his third senior cap, but he is likely to be handed a full hour and a half by Don Givens for the clash at Tel Aviv's Herzelia Stadium.

"I'm just trying to get another 90 minutes under my belt, earn another cap and get a win," said McGeady yesterday. "I enjoy playing with the U21s as much as the first team."