Smallbone making strides before new Premier League campaign

His comeback to Southampton was a successful one, helping his parent club to negotiate an immediate Premier League return via the playoffs.

Will Smallbone is presented with the player of the match award by Sky Ireland head of communications Neal Cummins.

Will Smallbone is returning to the Premier League and after something of a false start 12 months ago is augmenting his progress with international strides.

His delicious cross for Adam Idah’s opener in Tuesday’s 2-1 over Hungary came a year on from a forgettable night in Athens.