'I’ve had to sit on the sidelines so to get the chance is nice' - Troy Parrott happy to be main man

Troy Parrott has finally become Ireland’s main striker at 23.

Ireland's Troy Parrott shoots under pressure from Lukas Petkov of Bulgaria. Pic: Kostadin Andonov, Inpho

It’s taken persistence but Troy Parrott has finally become Ireland’s main striker and he’s just turned 23.

Mick McCarthy handed him his debut at 17 but his return of just 26 caps over the five-and-a-half years testifies to the punctuated international career he’s had.