DARA O’Shea helped the Republic of Ireland to an impressive goalless draw with Mexico at the Maurice Revello Toulon Tournament on Thursday evening.
The point leaves the Boys in Green top of the Group C standings and in a strong position to qualify for the last four.
The promising young defender completed 90 minutes at Stade Parsemain against the 2018 finalists.
Ireland face Bahrain in their final group game on Sunday knowing three points would guarantee their semi-final spot.