Ambitious Ryan Manning out to catch Martin O’Neill’s eye

Galway native Ryan Manning has his sights set on guiding Ireland to the U21 Euro finals and earning senior promotion.

Manning will this afternoon win his fourth U21 cap against Israel at Tallaght Stadium (3.45pm, eir sport) in a 2019 Euro qualifier aiming to continue their purple patch.

Noel King’s side had won their opening pair of matches before being held scoreless by Norway on Thursday. Israel, as second seeds behind holders Germany, should provide a stiffer test but the stage is one which QPR midfielder Manning is relishing.