Parrott, Ebosele and Ferguson shine in Europe as Irish stars abroad strengthen World Cup case

From Serie A to the Conference League, Irish players abroad are finding form as Hallgrimsson finalises his Ireland squad

Troy Parrott celebrates scoring for AZ Alkmaar. Pic: Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images 

Tolka Park on Thursday and Heimir Hallgrimsson was on domestic duty but couldn't prevent himself from straying into broader European horizons.

A glance at his phone during the half-time break produced upbeat and timely news.