How the Irish Fared: Harry Arter primed to boost Irish firepower against Poland

His first Ireland call-up may have cost Harry Arter the chance to relax in the Dubai sun, but the Bournemouth midfielder’s left foot wand could prove a potent weapon in Sunday’s crucial Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland.

A sublime effort from Arter earned Bournemouth a point against Cardiff on St Patrick’s Day but the 25-year-old topped that effort with a rocket in the 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Saturday as the Cherries returned to the top of the Championship.

While the Bournemouth squad are in Dubai this week for some warm weather training Arter will be hoping to catch the eye of Martin O’Neill. He could do worse than show the Ireland boss clips of his latest two goals.