O’Neill on target in USA U20’s win

Cork-born Shane O’Neill was on the scoresheet as the USA warmed up for next week’s U20 World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Portugal in the Algarve last night.

O’Neill, the son of former Cork GAA star and double All-Ireland winner Colm, came on as a substitute at half-time and scored just six minutes into the second half.

Although born in Midleton, the big defender was brought up in Colorado and plays for MLS side Colorado Rapids.

O’Neill is still eligible to represent both the USA and the Republic of Ireland at senior level but so far has thrown his lot in with the USA, who he will represent in the upcoming FIFA U20 World Cup.