Academy midfielder Jonny Leddy netted a 32nd minute penalty as the Republic of Ireland U17s hammered Liechtenstein 8-0 in the opening game of their European Championships qualification mini-group in Kazakhstan this morning.

The first-year academy scholar was subbed after 69 minutes with his side seven goals to the good. The goal was Leddy's second in his three U17 appearances.

Ireland face the hosts on Friday and the Czech Republic next Monday.

Republic of Ireland U17s: Shane Fagan (Coventry City), Stephen Morris (St Kevin's Boys), Sean Coyne (Cherry Orchard), Sean Long (Cherry Orchard), Kyle McFadden (Norwich City), Dan O'Reilly (Fulham), Ryan O'Reilly (Stoke City), Conor Whittle (De la Salle), Dylan Hayes (Derby County), Jonathan Leddy (Ipswich Town), Ryan McConnell (Glencar FC), Dylan McGlade (Middlesbrough), Tom Mulroney (Crumlin United), Kevin O'Connor (St Patrick's Athletic), Sam Byrne (Manchester United), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Gary O'Neill (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Conor Wilkinson (Millwall).

Photo: Action Images

AlanMahon2011 added 14:58 - Oct 19 Joe Ledley
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fourth added 15:36 - Oct 19 Excellent. Really good. And a LOT of football to come.
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countrygirl added 15:39 - Oct 19 well done Leddy.Keep them a coming!!!!
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Wallingford_Boy added 16:14 - Oct 19 He'll be a heart breaker in years to come..
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s6blue added 20:18 - Oct 19 great name
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