Academy striker Ronan Murray was on the scoresheet as the Republic of Ireland U19s beat Poland 4-2 in a friendly in Dublin last night. Fellow Blue Ian McLoughlin was also in the Irish side.

Murray, winning his 10th U19 cap, netted Ireland’s third goal in the 67th minute, having sent in the cross which led to the second three minutes earlier.

Keeper McLoughlin, making his debut at this level, is reported to have made a couple of fine saves but made an error which led to the first Polish goal when he dropped a cross.

The Irish youngsters take on the Poles again in another friendly on Thursday. The games are preparation for Ireland’s European Championships qualifying elite phase matches in Ukraine in May when they take on England, the hosts and Bosnia.

Republic of Ireland U19s: McLoughlin, Towell, Timmins, Kiernan, S McEleney (Bolger 46), McBride (Brennan 46), Doran (Burke 67), Hourihane (Gunning 67), Murray (Adam 74), Henderson (Collins 87), Keohane (Kearns 63).

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superblueflude added 09:29 - Apr 7 Haven't seen much of Murrey - Any good anyone? partnering Wickham next season?
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ThatMuhrenCross added 11:52 - Apr 7 I do think he should be given his chance in the first team before the season is out. I'd be tempted to take him and Eastman to Forest at the weekend, allowing one or both of them to make their debuts from the bench. One thing with Murray, is he always seems to get goals, so perhaps with the service he could do a decent job for us in the coming seasons. Wickham, inevitably, has to start at the weekend.

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bennyblue added 12:33 - Apr 7 good on him at least hes willing to play for the republic and not run off home crying about plane seats 'training' the price of a pint of the black stuff etc unlike some irish connected too town
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devontractorboy added 15:54 - Apr 7 bennyblue, who could you mean???????
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