Tyro Connolly deserves Ireland call, says McCarthy

Following his dream debut in the Premier League on Saturday, Aaron Connolly will take his first steps as a senior Ireland international when he trains with the rest of Mick McCarthy’s squad in Abbotstown this afternoon.

The 19-year-old Galwegian was Brighton’s man of the match in their 3-0 win against Spurs and, after scoring twice in his first top-flight start, was accorded a standing ovation in the Amex Stadium and later feted for his performance on BBC’s