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Eamon Doggett

Ireland U19s get good draw for European Championship

Ireland have avoided many of the big guns in the draw for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Armenia.

Tom Mohan's side have been drawn against Czech Republic, Norway and France in the eight-team tournament.

They sidestepped heavyweights Spain and Portugal who were drawn with Italy and hosts Armenia in the other group.

And Ireland know that securing a top two spot in their group will see them through to the semi-finals.

The Boys in Green qualified for the tournament with a 100% record in their Elite Round of qualification in March after victories over Russia, Romania and Azerbaijan.

They are also boosted by the news that Luca Connell is set to play in the finals.

The Bolton Wanderers ace was ruled out of the senior team’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar because of a thigh injury.

But the midfielder is set to be a key player for Mohan's side in Armenia.

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