Callum Robinson was given the opportunity to do his talking on the pitch when he was named in the Republic of Ireland's starting line-up for Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.
The West Brom striker found himself under the spotlight during the run-up to the game after revealing he had not been vaccinated against Covid-19 despite twice contracting the virus, but he was included by manager Stephen Kenny in one of two changes to the side who drew 1-1 with Serbia last month.
Ireland boss Kenny has this week defended ‘vilified’ striker Callum Robinson after he admitted that he has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.