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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Damian Spellman

Evan Ferguson ignored the critics during his goal drought

Evan Ferguson revealed he has learned to ignore the outside noise after helping to secure the Republic of Ireland’s Nations League B status with his first goal since November.

The 22-year-old striker, who is on loan at West Ham from Brighton, scored the equaliser as Ireland came from behind to beat Bulgaria 2-1 in the second leg of their play-off on Sunday night to seal a 4-2 aggregate victory.

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