Chiedozie Ogbene surprised by quick impact in international football

The 24-year-old Rotherham winger marked his fifth senior appearance for Ireland with a second goal to cap an energy-packed display in Sunday night’s 3-0 final qualifier victory in Luxembourg and further enhance his blossoming reputation

Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene (right) celebrates his goal in Luxembourg (John Walton/PA)

Chiedozie Ogbene has admitted he could not have expected to make such a eye-catching start to his international career after helping the Republic of Ireland end a disappointing World Cup campaign in style.

The 24-year-old Rotherham winger marked his fifth senior appearance for his country with a second goal to cap an energy-packed display in Sunday night’s 3-0 final qualifier victory in Luxembourg and further enhance his blossoming reputation.