Bell doubly proud to play in World Youth Championship

DAVID BELL will play with added pride when he lines out for Ireland against Saudi Arabia in their opening match of the World Youth Championship on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Ireland midfielder has endured an emotional roller coaster over the last week following the death of his grandmother.

A minute’s silence was observed prior to their friendly defeat to Paraguay on the eve of their departure for the UAE. And as an added touch in bonding Bell with his team-mates, boss Gerry Smith insisted on another quiet moment prior to training yesterday in Al Ain as Josephine Bell was laid to rest back in Britain.