Alan Browne is confident he can weigh in with goals for Ireland.
He bagged 12 for Preston North End in the Championship from an advanced role this season.
“I wouldn't associate myself with that position but that's where I found myself,” said the Mahon man.
“To come away with double figures for the season was a target of mine and thankfully I achieved that.
“I'm a different type of 10. Usually, the 10 is the creative one who gets up there.
“They’re not going to do a lot of work for you, but when they get the ball they’ll make something happen.
“But in the Preston team, without the ball we’re probably at our best so that position really suits me.”
Browne was in contention to start against Gibraltar in March until injury forced him out of the squad.
Mick McCarthy believes he has that X-factor around the box - and Browne would love to mirror his club role for country.
“Hopefully, yes, but first and foremost I just want to get myself into the team and, after that, we will go from there.
“If the gaffer wants me to play there then I’m happy to play there. It's the same at the club where I’ve played in a lot of different positions.
“I know myself that I can adapt and adapting at international level is another step up again. Hopefully I’m ready for that.”
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