Jeff Hendrick got his move, now he wants goals

One of the big success stories of the Euros for Ireland, Jeff Hendrick now goes into the World Cup campaign as the country’s latest Premier League footballer, after Burnley broke their club record to sign the Dubliner from Derby County.

“I’m delighted I got the move,” he said, speaking from the top table at yesterday’s pre-match press conference in Belgrade. “After the summer I had, I wanted a crack at the Premier League. I’m happy it’s done.

“The summer? It was great. It was what I dreamt of as a kid, to play in a tournament. I got a bit of downtime after it and then it was straight back into the hard work. And that’s what I’ve got to continue doing, working hard. With my new club, I’ll probably have to work harder as well. It’s exciting times but I’ve got to focus on this game now.