Ireland bow and Virgil van Dijk in sight for Andrew Omobamidele

The 18-year old defender will be part of Stephen Kenny's senior Republic of Ireland squad this next few weeks after an astonishing breakthrough at Norwich City

At the launch of the Intersport Elverys Summer Schools Launch were Andrew Omobamidele and Rianna Jarrett. Picture: INPHO/Bryan Keane

It’s only two years this month since a 16-year old Andrew Omobamidele voiced his admiration of Virgil van Dijk. Now the former Leixlip United man is contemplating the possibility of sharing a pitch with the Liverpool colossus in the Premier League.

Thrust into the centre of the Norwich City defence after a catalogue of injuries, Omobamidele performed superbly in recent months as the Canaries sealed promotion to the top tier and then the Championship title.