Ireland U20s relax after friendly win

Republic of Ireland manager Gerry Smith has given his Under-20s squad a day off today following an impressive 2 - 0 victory over an Al Ain club reserve side last night in the run-up to their first game of the World Youth Championships against Saudi Arabia in Al Ain on Saturday (kick-off 1.45 p.m. Irish time).

And Smith has just one injury worry as Liverpool’s Darren Potter did not take any part in last night’s match because of a leg complaint.