Leo Gaxha: ‘He shouted we should head back to our own country - I was shocked’

Leo Gaxha of Republic of Ireland in action against Muhammed Emin Sarikaya of Turkey during the Under 17 International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Turkey at Tallaght Stadium in Tallaght, Dublin. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Sheffield United’s influence on the Ireland squad is well established and another home-grown starlet, Leo Gaxha, intends swelling the legion.

Just turned 18, the Kerry-born striker has already broken into the Blades’ U23 side and has another year’s contract left to press his claims for progression.