Cunningham raring to go with U21s after year on sidelines

GREG CUNNINGHAM hopes tofinally get his year going tonight when Ireland’s U21s face Liechtenstein in their UEFA Championship qualifier in Eschen (6pm Irish time).

Last year proved to be an incredible 12 months for the Galwayman as he broke into Manchester City’s first-team and earned three senior Ireland caps.

However, fate turned against him on New Year’s Day 2011 when he broke his leg while playing on loan for Leicester City against Hull City. It’s been a long road to fitness for the 20-year-old and tonight may provide the opportunity to play his first competitive match in his comeback.