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Ben Banks

Motherwell star inspires Ireland youngsters with vital goal in Sweden victory

Motherwell's Ross Tierney was a key player for Republic of Ireland u21s as they pulled off a fine result away at Sweden to keep their Euros hopes alive.

An excellent strike from the Steelman and a late Tyreke Wright goal did the damage for the Boys in Green, who put on an excellent display.

Having defeated the then-Group F leaders in Dublin last November, Jim Crawford’s side sat four points behind their hosts with a big game in hand.

Tierney's goal set the wheels in motion. Working off a throw-in, his pass took out two Swedish defenders, before he moved into the box and finished the move with aplomb.

With just two minutes on the clock, substitute Wright wrapped up all three points as the winger found himself clear on goal.

Ireland are now four points behind new leaders Italy but they have a game in-hand over second-placed Sweden.

The 21-year-old joined Motherwell from League of Ireland side Bohemian in January and has scored once since his arrival in a 1-1 Premiership draw with St Mirren, who come to Fir Park on Saturday.

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