Walker set for Irish U19 debut thanks to Carey

FORMER Cork City and Republic of Ireland player Brian Carey is still doing his duty for his country by enlisting one of his talented youngsters at Wrexham into the international fold.

Walker set for Irish U19 debut thanks to Carey

Warrington-born full-back Declan Walker, 18, has turned down offers to represent England and Wales in favour of Ireland and is due to make his debut on Monday at U19 level against Ukraine in Dublin.

Togher native Carey, now 44, was famously snapped up by Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson following his display in Cork City’s 1989 FAI Cup defeat to Derry City.

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