Luca Connell suffers injury whilst on international duty

Bolton Wanderers starlet Luca Connell’s first taste of first team international football has come to an abrupt end.

The young Irish midfielder picked up a thigh strain whilst taking part in a week long training camp with the Republic of Ireland in Portugal.

Though he wasn’t expected to feature in either of Ireland’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers, Connell had made a strong impression during his time with the squad.

Manager Mick McCarthy was full of praise, stating:

”He was excellent. He has a lovely personality about him.

”He stood up in training and stood out. I think everybody was impressed with him.

”He’s just after saying good-bye to all the lads and each and every one have given him a hug. Everybody took to him as a person and as a player. It’s sad for him to be going as it was a good opportunity for him.”