Fit and firing Troy Parrott could be key to Ireland U21s breaking Iceland

Troy Parrott: Has four goals to his name from this campaign. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

There was a moment last weekend when Stephen Kenny was discussing who was and wasn’t available to him for the seniors and he cast his thoughts forward to who may receive a call when the World Cup qualifiers kick off next March.

The first cab off the rank was the name of Troy Parrott who, lest we forget, is still only 18 years of age and has played once for his country at the highest level. Add in his appearances at club level and that senior experience expands to just six run-outs.