Four contenders in Ireland's search for a hitman

Four prospects for the World Cup qualifiers...

Scott Hogan (Brentford)

Yet to be capped at any level, Salford-born Hogan is eligible through his grandparents and hit the headlines in April by scoring five times in just three games for the Bees. Hogan had only returned from a long injury lay-off, immediately attracting the interest of Martin O’Neill, who sent his assistant Roy Keane to watch him.