Michael Noonan to miss FAI Cup final against Cork City due to World Cup clash

“I definitely won't be standing in Michael's way of going and representing his country and playing in the World Cup," said Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley.

Michael Noonan scored a brace for Shamrock Rovers in their FAI Cup semi-final victory over Kerry. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Teen sensation Michael Noonan won’t be part of the Shamrock Rovers artillery for the FAI Cup final against Cork City as he’ll be representing Ireland at the U17 World Cup.

Noonan has been a sensation since being lured to Tallaght from St Patrick’s Athletic in the off-season, scoring at 16 against Molde to become the Conference League’s youngest scorer.