Aaron Connolly says a desire not to be Ireland's forgotten man pushed him to ditch bad influences and move to Italy.
Connolly, 22, has set his sights on an Ireland recall having joined Venezia on loan from Brighton - a move he believes was "vital" for the sake of his career.
The Galwegian looked destined for greatness when impressing on his Premier League breakthrough three years ago, his two goals against Spurs earning him rave reviews.
