Troy Parrott had previously netted critical goals that had secured the post for the former Ireland manager, and it seems he just replicated the feature for John O’Shea. Outdoing each consecutive score, Troy has so far recorded five significant goals, two of which were victorious against Andorra up in the Pyrenees, contributing to Stephen Kenny’s team’s first triumphant match in 2021. Similarly, his last-minute match-winner against Lithuania and a superb concluding shot against Scotland both two years prior were crucial.Boldly recalling the significance of the 22 year old’s role for the Irish.
Indeed, the Tottenham Hotspur player can’t seem to resist scoring lately, with a phenomenal 10 in 25 Eredivisie games and a staggering seven in four relegation playoff encounters- despite these couldn’t spare his loan team from relegation. Having aced a second hat-trick within a week, he curiously didn’t start the Hungary match in Dublin but instead gloriously ended it.“Troy demonstrated determination and diligence to regain his position in the team, arrive at the hotel, and nurture his recovery,” is how O’Shea attributed his late winner at the 92nd minute.
“Sammie Szmodics perhaps was offside – he was overly eager to take possession. We are thankful that the ball got into the net.”
Parrott, relieved more than elated, returns to Tottenham Hotspur until another team approaches or his international heroics sway Ange Postecoglou.“Tough to anticipate what’s next,” said Parrott.
Parrott firmly insists he never doubted his scoring abilities considering the confidence he’s packing currently. “I believe this is monumental for us. Given the tough teams we’ve been up against, clinching a victory feels rewarding and an equally commendable performance against Portugal is something we’re optimistic about.” Add to this, the Irish along with their temporary management are set to proceed to Aveiro for warm-weather practice before facing one last match in a remarkably stretched season against Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo, next Tuesday.
O’Shea commented, “The streak of victories we’re having, particularly on our home turf, is vital for our path to tournament qualification – it’s the bedrock we’ve established and we’ve deciphered the formula.” Shane Duffy with a calf issue and Finn Azaz troubled by a quadriceps problem, remain the sole injury worries.