Ireland U21s will 'give everything for the green jersey' in Cork says Jim Crawford

Andrew Moran, who has been dubbed the 'Irish Phil Foden' is looking forward to captaining the side against Turkey at Turner's Cross
EVERYTHING FOR GREEN JERSEY: Jim Crawford has outlined what they can expect to see from his troops in a match that is arguably a must win given that Italy and Norway also feature in a tough looking group. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

EVERYTHING FOR GREEN JERSEY: Jim Crawford has outlined what they can expect to see from his troops in a match that is arguably a must win given that Italy and Norway also feature in a tough looking group. Pic: ©INPHO/Tom Maher

The Republic of Ireland U21s fixture at Turner’s Cross back in March was their first appearance in Cork in 14 years but given the success of that occasion in which 6,048 fans cramming into the famous old venue, the Irish U21s have now returned to Leeside less than six months later.

But this time it’s different. This time it is much more significant because this time it is not a friendly.

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