Fast start sets Ireland U21s on their way to victory over Croatia

Brighton midfielder Andrew Moran put Ireland ahead in the 12th minute and QPR forward Sinclair Armstrong swiftly doubled the lead when he converted Sam Curtis' cross

Sinclair Armstrong in action against Dino Grozdanic of Croatia during the U21 international friendly match between Croatia and Republic of Ireland

Fixtures of more magnitude lurk in the Autumn but Ireland U21s head into them having beaten a Croatian team part of the Euro furniture.

Ireland would love just one major tournament appearance but the Croats are on course to seal their fourth in a row at the Euros.