Moran concentrating on making history with Ireland U21s

“This doesn’t feel like a step down because of our aims."

Andrew Moran during an Ireland U21s media conference at the Pilo Hotel in Ashbourne, Meath. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Andrew Moran strikes the milestone of his 21st birthday on October 15 and his ambition is to celebrate by edging Italy for Euro U21 qualification.

To many, the fleet-footed midfielder is the creative link lacking in the Ireland senior team but, despite making his debut last November, he’s got tunnel-vision on U21 duty.