Conor Hourihane hoping to get stronger after scoring again for Swansea City

Conor Hourihane scored for the second successive game as Swansea beat Rotherham United 3-1. File photo: PA

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane hopes to be firing on all cylinders by the time the World Cup qualifiers begin in March after making a flying start to life on loan with Swansea City.

Hourihane, who admits he is not fully match fit after being sidelined at Aston Villa, scored for the second successive game as Swansea beat Rotherham United 3-1.