Ireland Under-21 boss Jim Crawford has challenged Aaron Connolly to nudge his way back into the senior Ireland squad - by firing the Under-21s to next summer’s European Championships.
Connolly will bridge a two-year absence at this age level when he lines out in the play-offs against Israel later this month.
Ireland take on Israel over two legs - the first at Tallaght Stadium on Friday September 23, with the return in Tel Aviv on Tuesday September 27.
