As Ireland’s senior team have learnt in recent years, Denmark are the exemplar we should be aspiring to as a footballing nation. Ireland have never in the modern guise of the competition come within a play-off of qualifying for the showpiece. Brian Maher is well positioned to retain the No 1 spot for the campaign, given his main competitor, Gavin Bazunu, has established himself in the senior squad. “It’s all about building for the qualifiers and another win against a tough Denmark side would build momentum,” said the Bray Wanderers stopper. Ireland U-21 v Denmark U-21,Live, YouTube/FAIofficial, 5.0

Source: Irish Independent June 05, 2021 01:30 UTC