Manchester United stand to benefit from Lee O’Connor’s inclusion in the senior Republic of Ireland squad, says Martin O’Neill.
The versatile 18-year-old, who can operate in midfield or defence, is an academy graduate held in high regard at Old Trafford.
He formed part of Jose Mourinho’s pre-season plans over the summer and is getting a first taste of international football this week.
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O’Connor has already skippered his country’s U19 side, while filling a similar role within the youth system at United, and is being tipped for big things after seeing an initial training opportunity with the Ireland team turned into a first call-up ahead of a Nations League clash with Denmark.