Kenny will wait and see on Parrott’s availability

Troy Parrott could yet return to Ireland’s U21s for tomorrow’s Euro qualifier against Sweden as manager Stephen Kenny will wait to see if the teen is involved for the seniors tomorrow night. The Tottenham youngster scored three goals in his first games at U21 level in September only to be sent-off in his next outing last month against Italy.

Having served a one-match ban in the defeat to Iceland, he was promoted to the full squad to be granted his debut on Thursday against New Zealand. That introduction made 17-year-old the third youngest ever senior cap and McCarthy has kept hold of the teen for the showdown against the Danes.