Leddy Nets as Ireland Romp to Win - Ipswich Town News
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).
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