Luca Connell could not quite believe he had been called up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad until he was sitting on the plane to Portugal. He said: “It’s crazy, it’s surreal to be honest, especially Séamus Coleman. Being from Liverpool and supporting Everton and supporting him through everything, it’s brilliant for me. He said: “It’s been a tough season for the club, the players, the staff, the fans, tough all around. Hopefully he’s sorting that out while I’m away, seeing what’s about and what he thinks is best for me.”

Source: The Irish Times May 22, 2019 11:28 UTC