Murphy gets Irish off to flying start

RHYS MURPHY marked his international comeback with the winning goal as Ireland’s Under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign got off to a brilliant start.

The Arsenal forward had played for both Ireland and England previously at underage level but he celebrated committing to the Irish cause by nodding home a Robbie Brady cross 21 minutes from time at the Showgrounds.

Although senior international James McCarthy was back in the Ireland line-up as captain, Brady was once again the star turn.