Tougher challenges ahead but Ireland U21s get much-needed win 

The concession of a late penalty against the same opponents cost Ireland two valuable points five weeks ago but this routine win now leaves Jim Crawford’s men with seven points from their opening three games

Conor Coventry of Republic of Ireland, second from left, celebrates with team-mates, from left, Ross Tierney, Joshua Ogunfaolu-Kayode and Tyreik Wright, after scoring his side's second goal, a penalty, during the win over Luxembourg. Picture: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland U21s 2 Luxembourg U21s 0

The Republic of Ireland U21s have managed to complete a job that was beyond them last month by overcoming Luxembourg in their European Championship qualifier at Tallaght this evening.