'Fantastic': Ireland boss pleased with Cathal O'Sullivan in first U21 start

Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford said "players have sort of turned staff members' heads" with their performances in the draw against a Qatar U23 side. 

Cork City teenager Cathal O'Sullivan, who is likely to join a team in England this summer, made his first start for the Ireland U21s against Qatar. Pic: Gerry Scully/Sportsfile

Cathal O'Sullivan got his first start for the Ireland U21s as they drew 0-0 with a Qatar U23 side in a friendly played in Croatia on Tuesday. The Cork City teenager made his debut in Friday's defeat to Croatia, entering the game as a late substitute.

Also against Qatar, goalkeeper Andrew Wogan made his first appearance, Shamrock Rovers defender Cory O’Sullivan earned his debut off the bench, and there were first starts for Cian Dillon and Jacob Devaney.