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'Give Poch a headache!' - Spurs fans send message to Troy Parrott ahead of Ireland debut

It's a massive night for Tottenham Hotspur wonderkid Troy Parrott.

The teenager makes his debut for the senior Republic of Ireland side in their international friendly against New Zealand and he's been given a big build up by manager Mick McCarthy.

"I've seen a bright, very intelligent footballer who is very good with the ball at his feet," he told reporters.

"He did some really good things yesterday. I think he found it tough enough. We had a tough session.

"They hadn't done anything at the weekend so it was a pretty intense one.

"He enjoyed it and he's very capable, there's no doubt about that."

Despite not playing much senior football for Spurs this season, McCarthy has full faith in the forward who has been tipped for big things at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

"I think they get caught between being involved with the first team, travelling with the first team, and it's something that happens at all clubs," McCarthy added.

"The ones who are nearly there, travel with the first but don't play for them, don't play for the U23s."

Ahead of kick-off at the Aviva Stadium, some Spurs fans have got in touch with Parrott.

As expected, the messages are of good luck.

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