BBC Sport
The left-sided player recounted some of his family history which made being drafted into the Irish squad special.
“My grandfather was a Dubliner who emigrated to the US in 1958, started a family in the US, and I was born in New York City.
“This was always a dream of mine, to represent this country, to do it for my grandfather. We’ve got a really strong Irish connection and roots.
“My dad has always been a proud descendant of an Irishman and he’s always instilled those values in us.
“My dad and…
