Mikey Johnston: 'I made this decision; people respect that or they don't.'

Scotland's loss looks like it will be Ireland's gain following the winger's exciting cameo against Latvia on Wednesday.

JINKY JOHNSTON: Mikey Johnston of Republic of Ireland in action against Roberts Savalnieks and Alvis Jaunzems of Latvia during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Latvia at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Mikey Johnston was relieved that his Ireland career didn't end before it began over breakfast.

The winger delivered a swift and scintillating introduction to Ireland fans on Wednesday night against Latvia by setting up the winner within seconds of being sprung from the bench.