Will Smallbone

'Once Will gets settled in his club and plays consistently, there is every chance he'll get called up to the senior squad'

But I do think the group of players here really deserve big crowds.” That, according to Crawford, may be at a different venue. “I’m sure there are factors, but we’ll see what happens with the play-off games. A draw in that fixture would also afford Ireland the dizzying opportunity of travelling to Ascoli for the final match on Tuesday week with group victory to play for. Once again, Will Smallbone was the architect in chief of the triumph – thumping in the opener four minutes before the break and setting up a second for Liam Kerrigan on 56 minutes. Two days after one of the worst results in the history of the senior international team, the U21 pushed themselves on track to create a better type of history.

Jim Crawford's men held up their end of the bargain yesterday, beating Montenegro thanks to goals from the outstanding Will Smallbone, UCD winger Liam Kerrigan ...

A Sweden win and all three teams would still be in contention for the two top spots. And now the wait for Thursday’s clash between Sweden and Italy, where a win for the Azzurri would send Ireland into the play-offs. JJ Kayode chested the ball back to Smallbone on the edge of the area, he controlled it with his chest and unleashed a fierce half-volley across goal and inside the right-hand post. Playing with a swagger now, Ireland pushed forward for a fourth and should have had one when Coventry’s shot was blocked into the path of Cashin. He pushed the ball to the edge of the area, where Zaim Divanovic sent the rebound high over the bar. Smallbone scored twice against Bosnia and he was quick yesterday evening to showcase his ability and awareness, dinking a quick free-kick over the top to Kerrigan.

Player ratings as the Ireland U21s beat Montenegro 3-1 thanks to goals from Will Smallbone, Liam Kerrigan and Tyreik Wright.

The game really opened up as Kilkenny created chances and Ferguson made dangerous runs in behind. Kept Ireland ticking over with the ball to compliment Smallbone and Noss excellently. Evan Ferguson, Gavin Kilkenny and Andy Lyons all came on to positive effect. There’s a good chance. Held off Montenegrin defenders with his strength before setting up Smallbone’s stunner. A future senior international? Record Ireland U21 appearance holder after today. — Kenny's Kids (@KennysKids)June 6, 2022 — Kenny's Kids (@KennysKids)June 6, 2022 — Kenny's Kids (@KennysKids)June 6, 2022 The Ireland U21s lead Montenegro 2-0 and they're putting on a show.#COYBIG pic.twitter.com/MbybBQCw5x The influence of Smallbone and midfield partner Conor Noss helped Ireland create a hatful of chances in the second half and it wasn’t long before UCD star Liam Kerrigan made it 2-0.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND U-21 3 MONTENEGRO U-21 1Jim Crawford called today's Ireland Under-21 game the biggest in history - but they have now set up an e.

But the 3,126 in attendance were not going to let that dampen their enjoyment, and the Ireland backline were not going to let it happen again as the closed out the game with ease. It all meant that, when Ireland faced Sweden in Tallaght last November, nothing less than a win would do, and it was earned with the last kick of the game from Ollie O’Neill. It is a great position for the Young Boys in Green to be in, after a brilliant of results to climb back into contention after a poor start to the campaign.

Republic of Ireland kept alive their dream of making it to the European U21s Championship finals for the first time a 3-1 victory over Montenegro; ...

Ireland's 3-1 win over Montenegro pushed them closer to Euro qualification, with Southampton ace Will Smallbone once again starring.

“They will come in on Friday and we will know exactly what is on the table for us. “Every game we play, we want to win. “The same goes with Italy. Our dressing room is buzzing.” Because that’s how much I think of him. “For him to play two games, Friday-Monday, in a short space of time was a big ask but he did well and he’s a real asset to the group.

Ireland's Will Smallbone signs autographs for fans after the game. Image: Ben Brady/INPHO. AFTER DROPPED points on the road against Luxembourg and Montenegro, ...

3,126 was the official figure and considering Crawford in the build-up described it as the “biggest game in history” for Ireland U21s, they would have been hoping for a bigger turnout. “What he brings to training in terms of intensity and aggression and leadership, he brings that into training and he trains the way he plays,” added Crawford. “He was certainly worth it. For him to play two games, Friday-Monday, in a short space of time was a big ask but he did well and he’s a real asset to the group.” I’m sure there are factors, but we’ll see what happens with the playoff games [if they materialise]. Do you play them in Tallaght Stadium, do you go somewhere else? But I do think the group of players here really deserve big crowds.” He is in a nice place now with his football.” But I had a phone call with him and I said it to him. He had 10 or 11 family members who came today to see his debut and he didn’t disappoint. Does Crawford believe he can keep hold of the youngster if he manages to get that all-important run of games for Southampton? But he has come in, has been excellent in training and he has deserved his chance.” “I always knew Liam had ability,” says Crawford. “But we were going to Sweden to play a different shape. But the more we see of Will, the better he gets because he’s a real talent.

Republic of Ireland kept alive their dream of making it to the European U21s Championship finals for the first time a 3-1 victory over Montenegro; ...

With senior boss Stephen Kenny and his staff watching from the stands at Tallaght Stadium, Ireland rode out a testing start to both halves before Smallbone's opener and second-half strikes from Liam Kerrigan and Tyreik Wright clinched a 3-1 victory over Montenegro. Will Smallbone scored for the third time in two games as the Republic of Ireland kept alive their dream of making it to the European U21s Championship finals for the first time. Republic of Ireland kept alive their dream of making it to the European U21s Championship finals for the first time a 3-1 victory over Montenegro; Will Smallbone, Liam Kerrigan and Tyreik Wright all on target for hosts; Senior boss Stephen Kenny watched on from the stands

Goals from Will Smallbone, Liam Kerrigan and Tyreik Wright were enough to earn Ireland the three points - their fourth win in a row - which sees them climb ...

Smallbone’s inswinging free kick picked out Cashin in space at the back post and his dangerous header across the face of goal found Kerrigan, who controlled the ball with his right foot before slotting it home from a couple of yards with his left. Cashin's hopeful cross was smartly knocked down into Smallbone’s path by Kayode and after a great touch of his own, the number ten blasted a controlled half volley into the far bottom right corner of the net. Kerrigan did well to prevent a long pass into the right channel from going out of play on 37 minutes before he used his pace to beat his man and force a good save from Montenegro goalkeeper Nikola Ivezic at his near post.