Potter hoping to follow in Hoolahan’s footsteps

Darren Potter may be the forgotten man when it comes to the Republic of Ireland set-up, but he is hoping to follow Wes Hoolahan’s example by taking the long road back.

In 2008, the one-time Liverpool midfielder was included in Giovanni Trapattoni’s first Irish squad, which flew to Portugal for a training camp, and big things were expected of him.

However, he has since tumbled down the pecking order with the 28-year-old now playing in League One for MK Dons and has yet to add to his five senior caps since Trapattoni took over.