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Murphy Hoping for Another Ireland Start - Ipswich Town News

Town striker Daryl Murphy is hoping to convince Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill to hand him his second successive international start when his side face Poland in their European Championships qualifier in Dublin on Sunday (Sky Sports 5, from 7.30pm).

The 32-year-old, who has previously won 14 full caps but is yet to open his international goals account, expects performances in training to come into O’Neill’s thinking when he picks his team.

"I think that's the case in any team. We've got a week here now, if I'm doing well for the week and Martin's looking and watching what I'm doing, then who knows,” he told extratime.ie.

"Hopefully my performances have shown that [I'm worth a start], but we've still got quality players in here that are playing at a higher level than I am.

"We've got good players here, I'm obviously happy to be in the squad and if I can come on and do something, then brilliant.”

Murphy started Ireland’s last game, a 4-1 home friendly victory over the USA, alongside debutant David McGoldrick, who misses the Poland game due to his thigh injury.

Town’s 23-goal Championship top scorer wasn’t happy with his performance in that game: "I thought I could've done better and maybe I should have scored, but it was encouraging to get that start.

"Obviously with David as well playing up front with me it was nice. As I said, we've a week now to prepare for the Poland game and I need to show what I can do during that week, and hopefully catch the eye.”

Ireland are currently fourth in Group D, three points behind the Poles, who lead, and equal on points with Germany and Scotland.

"I think there's still a lot to play for,” Murphy added. "This game coming now, we need to get a result. Especially at home, we want to put in a good performance and come out with something after the game.

"I wouldn't look too far beyond that, just look to the game on Sunday and see what we can do.”

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