Adam Idah says surprise Ireland starts are reward for hard work

Idah kept the good times going by coming off the bench to score the winner for Norwich City at the weekend

Norwich City's Adam Idah celebrates scoring their winner against Huddersfield. Photo: Richard Sellers/PA Wire. 

Republic of Ireland striker Adam Idah says he could not believe it when Stephen Kenny picked him to make his debut against Bulgaria.

Idah thought he was only in the squad to gain some experience but ended up starting against both Bulgaria and Finland.