Ireland reveal industrial edge to complement class

Stephen Kenny saluted his Ireland U21 warriors for securing a draw against Mexico which puts them on the brink of reaching the Toulon Tournament semi-finals.

Ireland reveal industrial edge to complement class
Fri, 07 Jun, 2019 - 01:00
John Fallon

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Stephen Kenny saluted his Ireland U21 warriors for securing a draw against Mexico which puts them on the brink of reaching the Toulon Tournament semi-finals. After hammering China 4-1 in their opener on Monday, Kenny’s side displayed a more industrious aspect to their repertoire by remaining defiant against a classy side that finished runners-up last year.

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