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# Let the kids play

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'They've nothing to fear in their international careers. They're equal to the best players in the world'
18-year-old Norwich striker scores twice as Ireland U21s make winning start at Toulon Tournament
'Traditionally we don't think we're good enough as a nation. To me, that's unacceptable. We must demand more'
'We didn’t just beat one of the best underage teams in the world by fluke, we played real football'