Will Smallbone: There is a real togetherness in this group

Smallbone and his fellow Irish under 21s take on Israel on the 23rd of next month. 

IN IT TOGETHER: Republic of Ireland's Will Smallbone takes a free kick during the UEFA European U21 Championship 2023 Qualifying stage. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire.

Ireland under-21 midfielder Will Smallbone has delved into the "togetherness" that exists within Jim Crawford's international squad. 

Smallbone - who has joined Championship outfit Stoke City on loan from Southampton this term - said that there is a camaraderie in the group and that it has helped them reach the heights they have in recent times.