Luke O’Donnell was introduced as a second half substitute for the Republic of Ireland Under 17 team today but they fell to a 4-1 defeat in the first of their UEFA U-17 EURO Elite Round Qualifiers in the Cidade Desportiva do SC Braga in Portugal.

Buncrana youngster O’Donnell, who plays his club football with Derry City, came on in the 66th minute.

Finn Harps goalkeeper Oisin Cooney is part of the squad but didn’t feature today.

Ireland have two games to go against both Germany and Croatia over the next six days.

Receive quality journalism wherever you are, on any device. Keep up to date from the comfort of your own home with a digital subscription.
Any time | Any place | Anywhere

SUBSCRIBE TO CURRENT EDITION TODAY

and get access to our archive editions dating back to 2007
(CLICK ON THE TITLE BELOW TO SUBSCRIBE)

Every Thursday

Every Monday

SHARE

Email

Linkedin

Twitter

Facebook

Pinterest