Sunderland winger in line to make Republic debut

The Republic of Ireland face the Czech Republic this Wednesday.

“I think he can do well,” said Trapattoni. “No, I don’t think he will start, but probably play in the second half.

“He is strong and he has good personality.

“I think he can play left [in midfield], but I think also in the future he can play left or right in the same positions.

“When he has the ball he knows what he can do.

“At the moment he is young, but he has enough experience.”