The sky’s the limit for Nathan 'Beckenbauer' Collins  

Dara O’Shea couldn't believe what he saw from his defensive colleague in Lodz

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins scored a stunning solo goal against Ukraine (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)

Dara O’Shea has told Republic of Ireland team-mate Nathan Collins the sky is the limit after witnessing his Beckenbauer moment against Ukraine at close hand.

The 21-year-old Burnley defender stunned the LKS Stadium in the Polish city of Lodz on Tuesday evening when he rekindled memories of West Germany great Franz Beckenbauer by striding forward in imperious form and evading three challenges before firing Ireland into the lead.