'We have to watch out for Troy Parrott' - New Czechia boss wary of Ireland's hitman

Parrott's brace for AZ Alkmaar in last Thursday’s 2-1 first leg Conference League win over Czechia superpower Sparta Prague brought his overall tally to 31 goals.

CZECH IT OUT NOW: New Czechia boss Miroslav Koubek has singled out Troy Parrott as Ireland’s dangerman in the upcoming World Cup playoff semi-final. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.

New Czechia boss Miroslav Koubek has singled out Troy Parrott as Ireland’s dangerman in the upcoming World Cup playoff semi-final.

Parrott bagged all five of Ireland’s goals in last November’s victories over Portugal and Hungary that edged the latter out for second place in the pool.