'A lot of nerves gone now' - Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien lauds opening win ...

Republic of Ireland U17 head coach Colin O'Brien feels his side have got any sense of trepidation out of their system after opening their FIFA World Cup group campaign with a 4-1 victory over Panama in Qatar. The current crop of under-17s are the first Irish side to ever play at the World Cup at that age grade and were placed into a group with Panama, Uzbekistan and Paraguay in the 48-team tournament. With 32 teams advancing to the knockout stages, victory in the opening game could go a very long way towards potential progression and Ireland delivered with two goals in each half against Panama, courtesy of Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis. FT: Panama 1-4...