WATCH: Jack Byrne targets U21 success for Republic of Ireland

“We want to go and first of all win on Friday and play well secondly, and then go into Italy full of confidence."

Jack Byrne is confident the Republic of Ireland can mix it with the best as they attempt to maintain a 100 per cent start to their European Under-21 Championships qualifying campaign.

Noel King’s men opened their account with home and away victories over Andorra, and on Friday they welcome Lithuania, who have lost each of their first three Group 2 fixtures, to the RSC in Waterford before heading for Vicenza to face Italy on Tuesday.