Paul McShane appointed Ireland Under 21s assistant coach

"This is an unbelievable opportunity to coach with my country,” said McShane.

NEW 21S COACH: Republic of Ireland's Paul McShane during an International Friendly at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.

Former Ireland international and Manchester United Academy Coach Paul McShane has been appointed assistant coach of the Ireland Under 21s.

McShane returns to the Irish international set-up having played 33 times for his country and will form part of Head Coach Jim Crawford’s backroom team.