LEONARD HELPS IRELAND U17S INTO ELITE PHASE

Dundalk FC’s Vinnie Leonard started as Ireland qualified for the Elite Phase of the UEFA European Under-17 Championship in dramatic fashion, going through thanks to their disciplinary record, following a 3-0 win over Scotland in Larne on Monday afternoon.

Leonard made his senior League of Ireland debut for the club just last Sunday week when coming off the bench late on against Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park, and two days later he was part of the Irish squad for their 2-2 draw with Lithuania in Larne but did not feature.